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Lynx X-Ray Microcalorimeter Cryogenic System
- Source :
- Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems. 5(2)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 2019.
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Abstract
- The Lynx x-ray microcalorimeter instrument on the Lynx X-ray Observatory requires a state-of-the-art cryogenic system to enable high-precision and high-resolution x-ray spectroscopy. The cryogenic system and components described provide the required environment using cooling technologies that are already at relatively high technology readiness levels and are progressing toward flight-compatible subsystems. These subsystems comprise a cryostat, a 4.5-K mechanical cryocooler, and an adiabatic demagnetization refrigerator that provides substantial cooling power at 50 mK.
- Subjects :
- Astrophysics
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23294221
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- NASA Technical Reports
- Journal :
- Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsnas.20200001916
- Document Type :
- Report
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JATIS.5.2.021006