The Athena X-ray Integral Field Unit: a consolidated design for the system requirement review of the preliminary definition phase
Abstract The Athena X-ray Integral Unit (X-IFU) is the high resolution X-ray spectrometer
studied since 2015 for flying in the mid-30s on the Athena space X-ray Observatory. Athena …
studied since 2015 for flying in the mid-30s on the Athena space X-ray Observatory. Athena …
Development of the microcalorimeter and anticoincidence detector for the Line Emission Mapper x-ray probe
SJ Smith, JS Adams, SR Bandler… - Journal of …, 2023 - spiedigitallibrary.org
The Line Emission Mapper (LEM) is an x-ray probe mission concept that is designed to
provide unprecedented insight into the physics of galaxy formation, including stellar and …
provide unprecedented insight into the physics of galaxy formation, including stellar and …
ATHENA X-IFU demonstration model: First joint operation of the main TES array and its Cryogenic AntiCoincidence detector (CryoAC)
M D'Andrea, K Ravensberg, A Argan, D Brienza… - Journal of Low …, 2022 - Springer
The X-IFU is the cryogenic spectrometer onboard the future ATHENA X-ray observatory. It is
based on a large array of TES microcalorimeters, which work in combination with a …
based on a large array of TES microcalorimeters, which work in combination with a …
Current-Dependent Resistance in TES Wiring Superimposed Nb Striplines
L Ferrari Barusso, E Celasco, G Gallucci… - Journal of Low …, 2024 - Springer
During the characterization of the demonstration model of the Cryogenic AntiCoincidence
(CryoAC) Detector (ACS-10), a current-dependent parasitic resistance was found in series …
(CryoAC) Detector (ACS-10), a current-dependent parasitic resistance was found in series …
Status of the Cryogenic Anti-Coincidence Detector (CryoAC) for the Athena X-ray Integral Field Unit (X-IFU)
LF Barusso, E Celasco, M De Gerone… - IEEE Transactions …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The Cryogenic Anti-Coincidence detector (CryoAC) is a critical component of the Athena X-
ray Integral Field Unit (X-IFU), in order to fully exploit the instrument performance in the …
ray Integral Field Unit (X-IFU), in order to fully exploit the instrument performance in the …
First configurational study of the CryoAC detector silicon chip of the Athena X-ray observatory
LF Barusso, C Boragno, E Celasco… - IEEE Transactions …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The 50 mK cryogenic focal plane anticoincidence detector of the Athena X-ray observatory
(CryoAC) is a silicon-suspended absorber sensed by a network of 400 Ir/Au transition edge …
(CryoAC) is a silicon-suspended absorber sensed by a network of 400 Ir/Au transition edge …
Background rates of x-ray transition-edge sensor micro-calorimeters under a frequency domain multiplexing readout for solar axion-like particles' detection
We report on the x-ray background rate measured with transition-edge sensors (TES) micro-
calorimeters under frequency-domain multiplexing (FDM) readout as a possible technology …
calorimeters under frequency-domain multiplexing (FDM) readout as a possible technology …
X-ray Technologies for Astrophysics Missions Supported by the Italian Space Agency
M Miliucci, A Volpe, S Fabiani, M Feroci, L Latronico… - Condensed …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The Italian Space Agency plays a key role in the fulfillment of space missions, contributing to
the scientific, technological and economic progress in Italy. The agency accomplishes space …
the scientific, technological and economic progress in Italy. The agency accomplishes space …
First structural tests of the CryoAC Detector silicon chip of the Athena X-ray observatory
LF Barusso, P Tarassi, S Tugliani, M De Gerone… - Nuclear Instruments and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The 50 mK cryogenic focal plane anti-coincidence detector of the Athena X-ray observatory
(CryoAC) is a silicon suspended absorber sensed by a network of about 400 Ir/Au Transition …
(CryoAC) is a silicon suspended absorber sensed by a network of about 400 Ir/Au Transition …
The cryogenic anticoincidence detector for ATHENA X-IFU: advancement in the project
C Macculi, A Argan, D Brienza… - … 2020: Ultraviolet to …, 2020 - spiedigitallibrary.org
The Athena observatory is the second large class ESA mission to be launched on early
2030's. One of the two on board instruments is the X-IFU, which is a TES based kilo-pixels …
2030's. One of the two on board instruments is the X-IFU, which is a TES based kilo-pixels …