Optimization of multilayer coatings for future high-energy focusing telescopes

N. C. Gellert; S. Massahi; D. D. M. Ferreira; F. E. Christensen; S. Svendsen; A. 'S Jegers; K. K. Madsen

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Optimization of multilayer coatings for future high-energy focusing telescopes

N. C. Gellert^*, S. Massahi, D. D. M. Ferreira, F. E. Christensen, S. Svendsen, A. 'S Jegers, K. K. Madsen

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University of Maryland, Baltimore

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Nanometer-thin multilayer coatings can enable high performance of focusing X-ray telescopes to energies up to 200 keV and beyond. In this paper we discuss the multilayer parameters and their limitations necessary for the reflection of hard X-ray photons. We present several multilayer coating designs that are optimized with a Differential Evolution algorithm to perform a stochastic global search of the multi-parametric model space. The coating designs are based on the new specifications of the HEX-P mission geometry, optimizing within the energy range 60 keV - 200 keV. We compare the simulated reflectivity spectra of Si/Ni, Si/Pt and Si/W, at different incident angles. We find the effective upper limit of bilayers in the multilayer stack, beyond which reflectivity will not be increased. We discuss a hybrid multilayer coating design, consisting of either a Si/Pt or Si/W multilayer with a top Si/Ni multilayer.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of SPIE : Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2022: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray
Editors	Jan-Willem A. den Herder, Shouleh Nikzad, Kazuhiro Nakazawa
Number of pages	10
Volume	12181
Publisher	SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Publication date	2022
Article number	121814K
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2629366
Publication status	Published - 2022
Event	Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2022: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray - Montréal, Canada Duration: 17 Jul 2022 → 22 Jul 2022 https://spie.org/as/conferencedetails/space-telescopes-and-instrumentation-uv-to-gamma?SSO=1

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Conference	Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2022: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Montréal
Period	17/07/2022 → 22/07/2022
Internet address	https://spie.org/as/conferencedetails/space-telescopes-and-instrumentation-uv-to-gamma?SSO=1

Series	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	12181
ISSN	0277-786X

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Gellert, N. C., Massahi, S., Ferreira, D. D. M., Christensen, F. E., Svendsen, S., 'S Jegers, A., & Madsen, K. K. (2022). Optimization of multilayer coatings for future high-energy focusing telescopes. In J.-W. A. den Herder, S. Nikzad, & K. Nakazawa (Eds.), Proceedings of SPIE: Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2022: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray (Vol. 12181). Article 121814K SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2629366

Gellert, N. C. ; Massahi, S. ; Ferreira, D. D. M. et al. / Optimization of multilayer coatings for future high-energy focusing telescopes. Proceedings of SPIE: Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2022: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray. editor / Jan-Willem A. den Herder ; Shouleh Nikzad ; Kazuhiro Nakazawa. Vol. 12181 SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 2022. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, Vol. 12181).

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Optimization of multilayer coatings for future high-energy focusing telescopes. / Gellert, N. C.; Massahi, S.; Ferreira, D. D. M. et al.
Proceedings of SPIE: Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2022: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray. ed. / Jan-Willem A. den Herder; Shouleh Nikzad; Kazuhiro Nakazawa. Vol. 12181 SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 2022. 121814K (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, Vol. 12181).

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Gellert NC , Massahi S , Ferreira DDM , Christensen FE , Svendsen S , 'S Jegers A et al. Optimization of multilayer coatings for future high-energy focusing telescopes. In A. den Herder JW, Nikzad S, Nakazawa K, editors, Proceedings of SPIE: Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2022: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray. Vol. 12181. SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2022. 121814K. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, Vol. 12181). doi: 10.1117/12.2629366

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