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First Operation of TES Microcalorimeters in Space with the Micro-X Sounding Rocket.
- Source :
- Journal of Low Temperature Physics; May2020, Vol. 199 Issue 3/4, p1062-1071, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Micro-X is a sounding rocket-borne instrument that uses a microcalorimeter array to perform high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy. This instrument flew for the first time on July 22nd, 2018, from the White Sands Missile Range, USA. This flight marks the first successful operation of a transition-edge sensor array and its time-division multiplexing readout system in space. This launch was dedicated to the observation of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A. A failure in the attitude control system prevented the rocket from pointing and led to no time on target. The onboard calibration source provided X-rays in flight, and it is used to compare detector performance during preflight integration, flight, and after the successful post-flight recovery. This calibration data demonstrate the capabilities of the detector in a space environment as well as its potential for future flights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00222291
- Volume :
- 199
- Issue :
- 3/4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Low Temperature Physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 142999041
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10909-019-02293-5