The LAUE project and its main results

Authors :: Virgilli, E.
Frontera, F.
Valsan, V.
Liccardo, V.
Carassiti, V.
Squerzanti, S.
Statera, M.
Parise, M.
Chiozzi, S.
Evangelisti, F.
Caroli, E.
Stephen, J.
Auricchio, N.
Silvestri, S.
Basili, A.
Cassese, F.
Recanatesi, L.
Guidi, V.
Bellucci, V.
Camattari, R.
Ferrari, C.
Zappettini, A.
Buffagni, E.
Bonnini, E.
Pecora, M.
Mottini, S.
Negri, B.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: We will describe the LAUE project, supported by the Italian Space Agency, whose aim is to demonstrate the capability to build a focusing optics in the hard X-/soft gamma-ray domain (80--600 keV). To show the lens feasibility, the assembling of a Laue lens petal prototype with 20 m focal length is ongoing. Indeed, a feasibility study, within the LAUE project, has demonstrated that a Laue lens made of petals is feasible. Our goal is a lens in the 80-600 keV energy band. In addition to a detailed description of the new LARIX facility, in which the lens is being assembled, we will report the results of the project obtained so far.<br />Comment: 17 pages, SPIE conference 2013 - San Diego, USA