Publication Date:
2019-07-19
Description:
We are developing kilo-pixel arrays of transition-edge sensor (TES) microcalorimeters for future X-ray astronomy observatories or for use in laboratory astrophysics applications. For example, Athena/XMS (currently under study by the european space agency) would require a close-packed 32x32 pixel array on a 250-micron pitch with 〈 3.0 eV full-width-half-maximum energy resolution at 6 keV and at count-rates of up to 50 counts/pixel/second. We present characterization of 32x32 arrays. These detectors will be readout using state of the art SQUID based time-domain multiplexing (TDM). We will also present the latest results in integrating these detectors and the TDM readout technology into a 16 row x N column field-able instrument.
Keywords:
Astronomy
Type:
GSFC.ABS.01034.2012
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Applied Superconductivity Conference; Oct 07, 2012 - Oct 11, 2012; Portland, OR; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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