X-ray spectroscopy mission (XMM) telescope development

Philippe Gondoin; Kees van Katwijk; Bernd Aschenbach; N. Schulz; Rainer Boerret; Holger Glatzel; Oberto Citterio

doi:10.1117/12.185278

13 September 1994 X-ray spectroscopy mission (XMM) telescope development

Philippe Gondoin, Kees van Katwijk, Bernd Aschenbach, N. Schulz, Rainer Boerret, Holger Glatzel, Oberto Citterio

Proceedings Volume 2209, Space Optics 1994: Earth Observation and Astronomy; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.185278
Event: Space Optics '94, 1994, Garmisch, Germany

Abstract

The High Throughput X-Ray Spectroscopy Mission (XMM) is a `Cornerstone' Project in the ESA long-term Programme for Space Science. The satellite observatory uses three grazing incidence mirror modules coupled to reflection grating spectrometers and X-ray CCD cameras. In order to achieve a large effective area, each XMM mirror module shall consist of 58 Wolter I mirrors which are nested in a coaxial and cofocal configuration. This high packing density requires the production and integration of very thin mirror shells with diameters included between 300 and 700 mm. In 1991-93, a development program was run which aims to demonstrate the feasibility of such mirrors. Demonstration models which integrate mirrors having different sizes were manufactured using CFRP replication and Nickel electroforming technologies. These were X-ray tested. The proposed paper summarizes the activities and the test results obtained during this program.

Citation Download Citation

Philippe Gondoin, Kees van Katwijk, Bernd Aschenbach, N. Schulz, Rainer Boerret, Holger Glatzel, and Oberto Citterio "X-ray spectroscopy mission (XMM) telescope development", Proc. SPIE 2209, Space Optics 1994: Earth Observation and Astronomy, (13 September 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.185278

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available