Abstract
The Advanced Telescope for High ENergy Astrophysics (Athena) was selected in 2014 as the second large class mission (L2) of the ESA Cosmic Vision Science Programme within the Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration. The mission development is proceeding via the implementation of the system studies and in parallel a comprehensive series of technology preparation activities. [1-3].The core enabling technology for the high performance mirror is the Silicon Pore Optics (SPO), a modular X-ray optics technology, which utilises processes and equipment developed for the semiconductor industry [4-31].This paper provides an overview of the programmatic background, the status of SPO technology and give an outline of the development roadmap and activities undertaken and planned by ESA.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE |
Number of pages | 13 |
Volume | 9603 |
Publisher | SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering |
Publication date | 2015 |
Article number | 96030J |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Event | Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy VII: Conference 9603 - San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, United States Duration: 10 Aug 2015 → 13 Aug 2015 Conference number: 7 |
Conference
Conference | Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy VII |
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Number | 7 |
Location | San Diego Convention Center |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 10/08/2015 → 13/08/2015 |
Series | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
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ISSN | 0277-786X |
Bibliographical note
Copyright 2015 Society of Photo Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic electronic or print reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited.Keywords
- X-ray optics
- X-ray astronomy
- Athena
- Silicon Pore Optics
- X-ray telescopes
- X-ray testing
- Technology preparation