Development and Performance of the Radiation Entrance Window in the ROSAT Position Sensitive Proportional Counter PSPC

K. H. Stephan; J. Englhauser

doi:10.1117/12.936575

12 August 1986 Development and Performance of the Radiation Entrance Window in the ROSAT Position Sensitive Proportional Counter PSPC

K. H. Stephan, J. Englhauser

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Proceedings Volume 0689, X-Ray Calibration: Techniques, Sources, and Detectors; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936575
Event: 30th Annual Technical Symposium, 1986, San Diego, United States

Abstract

We have been developing ultrathin multilayered plastic foils for use as radiation entrance windows in satellite borne position sensitive proportional counters (PSPC) for imaging ultrasoft X-rays from celestial sources. The access windows are supported by two mechanical grid systems. The techniques to prepare and manufacture the access windows will be described. Results of measurements of individual windows as well as imaging performances of PSPC's equipped with specified windows will be given.

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K. H. Stephan and J. Englhauser "Development and Performance of the Radiation Entrance Window in the ROSAT Position Sensitive Proportional Counter PSPC", Proc. SPIE 0689, X-Ray Calibration: Techniques, Sources, and Detectors, (12 August 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936575

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