NewATHENA optics technology

Abstract

The re-formulation phase of the next generation x-ray observatory ATHENA (Advanced Telescope for High ENergy Astrophysics) – now NewATHENA - is being utilized for further improvements of the optics technology. The Silicon Pore Optics (SPO) remains the technology of choice, since it uniquely combines a low mass, large effective area, and good angular resolution, addressing the challenge of the NewATHENA X-ray optics. The performance and preparation for the cost-effective implementation of the flight optics is being further evolved in a joint effort by industry, research institutions and ESA. The SPO technology greatly benefits from investments in the semiconductor industry and maximizes technology spin-in. Dedicated facilities have been and are being created to produce the required mirror plates, assemble them into stacks and mirror modules, integrate them into the complete telescope and measure the performance and compatibility with the NewATHENA technical and programmatic requirements. An overview of the activities preparing the implementation of the NewATHENA optics is provided.

Authors 42

1. Marcos Bavdaz

   European Space Agency

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   European Space Agency (Netherlands)

2. Eric Wille

   European Space Agency

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   European Space Agency (Netherlands)

3. Mark R. Ayre

   European Space Agency

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   European Space Agency (Netherlands)

4. Ivo Ferreira

   European Space Agency

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   European Space Agency (Netherlands)

5. Brian Shortt

   European Space Agency

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   European Space Agency (Netherlands)

6. Sebastiaan H. J. A. Fransen

   European Space Agency

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   European Space Agency (Netherlands)

7. Maximilien J. Collon
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   United States

8. Giuseppe Vacanti Aachen Cosine measurement systems

   Cosine (Netherlands)

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   Cosine Measurement Systems (Netherlands)

9. Nicolas M. Barrière Aachen Cosine measurement systems

   Cosine (Netherlands)

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   Cosine Measurement Systems (Netherlands)

10. Boris Landgraf Aachen Cosine measurement systems

    Cosine (Netherlands)

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    Cosine Measurement Systems (Netherlands)

11. David A. Girou Aachen Cosine measurement systems

    Cosine (Netherlands)

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    Cosine Measurement Systems (Netherlands)

12. Mark Olde Riekerink

    Micronit Microfluidics (Netherlands)

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    Micronit B.V. , Colosseum 15 , NL-7521 PV Enschede , The Netherlands

    Micronit B.V. (Netherlands)

13. Jeroen Haneveld

    Micronit Microfluidics (Netherlands)

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    Micronit B.V. (Netherlands)

14. Ronald Start

    Micronit Microfluidics (Netherlands)

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    Micronit B.V. (Netherlands)

15. Bart Schurink

    Micronit Microfluidics (Netherlands)

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    Micronit B.V. (Netherlands)

16. Coen van Baren Aachen SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research

    Space Research Organisation Netherlands

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    SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research (Netherlands)

17. Desirée Della Monica Ferreira

    DTU Space

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    DTU Space (Denmark)

18. Sonny Massahi

    DTU Space

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    DTU Space (Denmark)

19. Sara Svendsen

    DTU Space

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    DTU Space (Denmark)

20. Finn E. Christensen

    DTU Space

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    DTU Space (Denmark)

21. Michael K. Krumrey

    Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

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    Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (Germany)

22. Dieter Skroblin

    Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

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    Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (Germany)

23. Vadim Burwitz

    Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics

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    Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik (Germany)

24. Giovanni Pareschi

    Brera Astronomical Observatory

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    INAF - Osservatorio Astronomico di Brera (Italy)

25. Bianca Salmaso

    Brera Astronomical Observatory

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    INAF - Osservatorio Astronomico di Brera (Italy)

26. Alberto Moretti

    Brera Astronomical Observatory

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    INAF - Osservatorio Astronomico di Brera (Italy)

27. Daniele Spiga

    Brera Astronomical Observatory · National Institute for Astrophysics

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    INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Brera , Via E. Bianchi 46 I-23807 , Merate (LC) , Italy

    INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Brera, Via E. Bianchi 46 I-23807, Merate (LC), Italy

28. Stefano Basso

    Brera Astronomical Observatory

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    INAF - Osservatorio Astronomico di Brera (Italy)

29. Giuseppe Valsecchi
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    Media Lario S.r.L. (Italy)

30. Dervis Vernani
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    Media Lario S.r.L. (Italy)

31. Paul Lupton

    European Space Agency

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    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

32. William Mundon

    European Space Agency

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    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

33. Ethan Dunnell

    European Space Agency

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    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

34. Mirko Riede

    European Space Agency

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    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

35. Tapio K. Korhonen Aachen Cosine measurement systems

    European Space Agency · Cosine (Netherlands)

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    Cosine Measurement Systems (Netherlands)

    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

36. Mikko Pasanen Aachen Cosine measurement systems

    European Space Agency · Cosine (Netherlands)

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    Cosine Measurement Systems (Netherlands)

    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

37. A. Sánchez

    European Space Agency · Micronit Microfluidics (Netherlands)

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    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

    Micronit B.V. (Netherlands)

38. Dominique Heinis

    European Space Agency · Micronit Microfluidics (Netherlands)

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    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

    Micronit B.V. (Netherlands)

39. Carles Colldelram

    European Space Agency · Micronit Microfluidics (Netherlands)

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    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

    Micronit B.V. (Netherlands)

40. Massimiliano Tordi Aachen SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research

    European Space Agency · Space Research Organisation Netherlands

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    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

    SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research (Netherlands)

41. Norman Niewrzella

    European Space Agency · DTU Space

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    DTU Space (Denmark)

    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

42. Richard Willingale

    Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt · European Space Agency

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    European Space Agency (Netherlands)

    Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (Germany)