X-ray microcalorimeters using transition-edge sensors (TES) show great promise for use in
astronomical x-ray spectroscopy. We have obtained very high energy resolution (2.8 eV at …

We are developing superconducting transition-edge sensor (TES) microcalorimeters for
astronomical x-ray spectroscopy. We have obtained very high energy resolution (2.4 eV at …

Uniform large transition-edge sensor (TES) arrays are fundamental for the next generation of
x-ray space observatories. These arrays are required to achieve an energy resolution ΔE< 3 …

We present fabrication details of our Mo/Au X-ray microcalorimeters, which are being
developed as one of the candidate high resolution spectrometers for the Constellation-X …

We are developing kilo-pixel arrays of transition-edge sensor (TES) microcalorimeters for
use in future laboratory and space based X-ray astrophysics experiments. These arrays are …

The soft X-ray band below keV is expected to provide rich information on metallicity,
temperature, and distribution of hot gas in our galaxy and the intergalactic medium …

We develop superconducting transition-edge sensor (TES) microcalorimeter focal planes for
versatility in meeting the specifications of X-ray imaging spectrometers, including high count …

Individual x-ray calorimeters based on superconducting transition-edge sensors (TES) have
already demonstrated the spectral resolution, speed, and quantum efficiency needed for …

We are developing arrays of position-sensitive transition-edge sensor (PoST) X-ray
detectors for future astronomy missions such as NASA's Constellation-X. The PoST consists …

Superconducting transition-edge sensor (TES) microcalorimeters are being developed for a
variety of potential astrophysics missions, including Athena. The X-ray integral field unit …