Dr. Didier D. Martin Profile

Dr. Didier D. Martin

Head of Science Payload Instrument Section at European Space Research and Technology Ctr

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Space Instrumentation , Electronics , Detectors , Superconducting sensors

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Publications (42)

Proceedings Article | 11 June 2021 Open Access

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Sentinel 5 instrument and UV1 spectrometer subsystem optical design and development

Jess Köhler, Rik Jansen, Juan Irizar, Alexander Sohmer, Markus Melf, Robert Greinacher, Matthias Erdmann, Volker Kirschner, Abelardo Pérez Albiñana, Didier Martin, Bryan de Goeij, Rob Vink, James Day, Daniël Ten Bloemendal, Wim Gielesen, Jan de Vreugd, Ludger van der Laan, Adriaan van’t Hof

Proceedings Volume 11852, 118522M (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2599430

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2019 Open Access

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Sentinel-5/UVNS

J. Irizar, M. Melf, P. Bartsch, J. Koehler, S. Weiss, R. Greinacher, M. Erdmann, V. Kirschner, A. Perez Albinana, D. Martin

Proceedings Volume 11180, 1118004 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2535923

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Telescopes, Diffusers, Calibration, Manufacturing, Diffraction gratings, Near infrared, Spectroscopy, Sensors, Reflector telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2017 Paper

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Sentinel-5: the new generation European operational atmospheric chemistry mission in polar orbit

Abelardo Pérez Albiñana, Matthias Erdmann, Norrie Wright, Didier Martin, Markus Melf, Peter Bartsch, Wolfgang Seefelder

Proceedings Volume 10403, 104030P (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2268875

KEYWORDS: Earth's atmosphere, Atmospheric monitoring, Atmospheric chemistry, Satellites, Spectroscopy, Ozone, Ultraviolet radiation, Short wave infrared radiation, Infrared spectroscopy, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2014 Paper

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The Copernicus Sentinel-5 mission for operational atmospheric monitoring: status and developments

J.-L. Bézy, B. Sierk, J. Caron, B. Veihelmann, D. Martin, J. Langen

Proceedings Volume 9241, 92410H (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2068177

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Short wave infrared radiation, Telescopes, Polarization, Spectroscopy, Environmental monitoring, Calibration, Near infrared, Space telescopes, Atmospheric sciences

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

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Characterization of HAWAII-2RG detector and SIDECAR ASIC for the Euclid mission at ESA

P-E. Crouzet, J. ter Haar, F. de Wit, T. Beaufort, B. Butler, H. Smit, C. van der Luijt, D. Martin

Proceedings Volume 8453, 84531R (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.924968

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Cadmium sulfide, Capacitance, Cryogenics, Analog electronics, Power supplies, Contamination, Sensor performance, Readout integrated circuits, Human-machine interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

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Preliminary results of CCD characterisation at ESA in support of the Euclid visible channel

Nathalie Boudin, Peter Verhoeve, Hans Smit, Udo Telljohann, Ludovic Duvet, Didier Martin

Proceedings Volume 8453, 845323 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.926209

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Amplifiers, Clocks, Radiation effects, Neodymium, Visualization, Galactic astronomy, Transmission electron microscopy, Silicon carbide, Electroluminescence

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

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ESA's CCD test bench for the Euclid visible channel

Peter Verhoeve, Nathalie Boudin, Udo Telljohann, Tim Oosterbroek, Didier Martin, Ludovic Duvet, Thierry Beaufort, Bart Butler, Isabel Escudero-Sanz, Hans Smit, Fritz de Wit

Proceedings Volume 8453, 845322 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.926016

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Point spread functions, Calibration, Quantum efficiency, X-rays, Neodymium, Sensors, Galactic astronomy, Projection systems, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

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Test set up description and performances for HAWAII-2RG detector characterization at ESTEC

P-E. Crouzet, J. ter Haar, F. de Wit, T. Beaufort, B. Butler, H. Smit, C. van der Luijt, D. Martin

Proceedings Volume 8453, 845329 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.924972

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Light emitting diodes, Cryogenics, Photodiodes, Projection systems, Sensor performance, Lamps, Quantum efficiency, Monochromators, Integrating spheres

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

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Status of the ESA L1 mission candidate ATHENA

N. Rando, D. Martin, D. Lumb, P. Verhoeve, T. Oosterbroek, M. Bavdaz, S. Fransen, M. Linder, R. Peyrou-Lauga, T. Voirin, M. Braghin, S. Mangunsong, M. van Pelt, E. Wille

Proceedings Volume 8443, 844328 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.924820

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, X-rays, Space telescopes, Telescopes, Observatories, Cryogenics, Space operations, Staring arrays, X-ray telescopes, Optical instrument design

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2012 Paper

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Status of the assessment phase of the ESA M3 mission candidate EChO

L. Puig, K. Isaak, M. Linder, I. Escudero, Didier Martin, P.-E. Crouzet, L. Gaspar Venancio, A. Zuccaro Marchi

Proceedings Volume 8442, 844206 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925368

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Planets, Space telescopes, Exoplanets, Stars, Mirrors, Spectroscopy, Optical instrument design, Space operations, Atmospheric modeling

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2012 Paper

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Reference payload of the ESA L1 Mission candidate ATHENA

Didier Martin, Nicola Rando, David Lumb, Peter Verhoeve, Tim Oosterbroek, Marcos Bavdaz

Proceedings Volume 8443, 84432A (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925144

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Mirrors, Observatories, Silicon, Field effect transistors, Neodymium, X-ray optics, Imaging systems, Photons

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2011 Paper

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ESA M3 mission candidate EChO

L. Puig, K. Isaak, I. Escudero, D. Martin, P.-E. Crouzet, N. Rando

Proceedings Volume 8146, 81460V (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.899533

KEYWORDS: Exoplanets, Stars, Sensors, Telescopes, Planets, Space telescopes, Photons, Atmospheric sciences, Mirrors, Molecules

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2010 Paper

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Payload study activities on the International X-ray Observatory

D. Martin, N. Rando, D. Lumb, P. Verhoeve, T. Oosterbroek, L. Puig, G. Saavedra, M. Bavdaz, P. Gondoin

Proceedings Volume 7732, 77321D (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857549

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Electronics, Silicon, Mirrors, Spectroscopy, Cameras, Field effect transistors, Observatories, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2010 Paper

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ESA optics technology preparation for IXO

M. Bavdaz, E. Wille, K. Wallace, B. Guldimann, D. Lumb, D. Martin, N. Rando

Proceedings Volume 7732, 77321E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.858126

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, X-rays, X-ray optics, X-ray technology, X-ray telescopes, Silicon, Space telescopes, Observatories, Spatial resolution, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2010 Paper

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ESA assessment study activities on the International X-ray Observatory

N. Rando, D. Martin, D. Lumb, P. Verhoeve, T. Oosterbroek, L. Puig, G. Saavedra, M. Linder, L. Scolamiero, T. Voirin, C. Damasio, D. de Wilde, M. Landgraf, P. Gondoin, M. Bavdaz

Proceedings Volume 7732, 77321C (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856825

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Observatories, Space telescopes, Mirrors, X-ray optics, Space operations, Telescopes, Spectroscopy, Sensors, X-ray telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 13 July 2010 Paper

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Imaging soft x-ray spectrometers based on superconducting tunnel junctions

P. Verhoeve, D. D. Martin, R. Venn

Proceedings Volume 7742, 77420O (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857967

KEYWORDS: Tantalum, Aluminum, Superconductors, X-rays, Quasiparticles, Sensors, X-ray detectors, Semiconducting wafers, X-ray imaging, Phonons

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2009 Paper

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IXO system studies and technology preparation

M. Bavdaz, Ph. Gondoin, K. Wallace, T. Oosterbroek, D. Lumb, D. Martin, P. Verhoeve, L. Puig, L. Torres Soto, A. Parmar

Proceedings Volume 7437, 743702 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825967

KEYWORDS: Space telescopes, X-rays, X-ray optics, Telescopes, Mirrors, Space operations, Silicon, X-ray imaging, Electronics, Observatories

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 2008 Paper

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Overview of ESA study activities on XEUS

P. Gondoin, N. Rando, A. Parmar, D. Martin, P. Verhoeve, T. Oosterbroek, M. Bavdaz, K. Wallace, D. de Wilde, F. Safa

Proceedings Volume 7011, 70110G (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790482

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, X-rays, Sensors, Space telescopes, Space operations, Cryogenics, Dye sensitized solar cells, X-ray optics, Telescopes, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 2008 Paper

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The XEUS focal plane instruments

Piet de Korte, Lothar Strüder, Didier Barret, Ronaldo Bellazzini, Lionel Duband, Didier Martin, Arvind Parmar, Luigi Piro, Tadayuki Takahashi, Dick Willingale

Proceedings Volume 7011, 70110A (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790357

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Spatial resolution, X-rays, Mirrors, Silicon, Semiconducting wafers, Space operations, X-ray optics, Image resolution, Bohrium

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

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Accurate time-resolved optical photospectroscopy with superconducting tunnel junction arrays

D. D. E. Martin, P. Verhoeve, T. Oosterbroek, R. Hijmering, A. Peacock, R. Schulz

Proceedings Volume 6269, 62690O (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671213

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Astronomy, Superconductors, Optical filters, Helium, Space telescopes, Astronomical imaging, Sapphire, Telescopes, Infrared sensors

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 2006 Paper

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Imaging spectroscopy with Ta/Al DROIDs: performance for different geometries

R. Hijmering, I. Jerjen, P. Verhoeve, D. Martin, A. Peacock, A. Kozorezov, R. Venn

Proceedings Volume 6276, 627619 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671764

KEYWORDS: Quasiparticles, Tantalum, Aluminum, Electronics, X-rays, X-ray optics, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Diffusion, Imaging spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 2006 Paper

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Current progress of active pixel sensor developments for future European Space Agency planetary and sun observation missions

L. Duvet, D. Martin, A. Owens

Proceedings Volume 6276, 627606 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671031

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Californium, Active sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Photons, Charge-coupled devices, Sun, Active optics, Extreme ultraviolet, Manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 2006 Paper

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Superconducting tunnel junction detectors for soft x-ray astrophysics

P. Verhoeve, R. Hijmering, D. Martin, I. Jerjen, A. Peacock, R. Venn

Proceedings Volume 6276, 627613 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671275

KEYWORDS: Tantalum, Aluminum, Superconductors, Sensors, X-rays, X-ray detectors, Quasiparticles, Diffusion, Energy efficiency, Astrophysics

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 2006 Paper

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GaAs array fabrication

D. Lumb, M. Bavdaz, D. Martin, A. Owens, A. Peacock, S. Nenonen, H. Andersson

Proceedings Volume 6276, 627614 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671509

KEYWORDS: Gallium arsenide, Sensors, X-rays, Semiconducting wafers, Metals, Signal detection, X-ray imaging, Imaging spectroscopy, Photomasks, Photoresist materials

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Proceedings Article | 11 October 2004 Paper

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STJ narrow field-imaging spectrometer for XEUS

Peter Verhoeve, David Lumb, Anthony Peacock, Guy Brammertz, Roland den Hartog, Didier Martin

Proceedings Volume 5488, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552927

KEYWORDS: Tantalum, Sensors, Superconductors, Signal processing, X-rays, Control systems, Spectroscopy, Filtering (signal processing), Analog electronics, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2004 Paper

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Future optical detectors based on Al superconducting tunnel junctions

Guy Brammertz, Peter Verhoeve, Didier Martin, Anthony Peacock, Rob Venn

Proceedings Volume 5499, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551086

KEYWORDS: Quasiparticles, Aluminum, Sensors, Electrodes, Niobium, Superconductors, Tantalum, Photodetectors, Magnetism, Lead

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Proceedings Article | 11 March 2003 Paper

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Noise in a Quatratan-based detector: comparison with superconducting tunnel junctions

Roland den Hartog, Alex Kozorezov, Peter Verhoeve, D. Martin

Proceedings Volume 4851, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461571

KEYWORDS: Quasiparticles, Sensors, Superconductors, Scattering, Transistors, Interference (communication), Phonons, X-rays, Metals, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2003 Paper

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12x10 pixel superconducting tunnel junction array based spectro-photometer of optical astronomy

Didier Martin, Peter Verhoeve, Roland den Hartog, J. de Bruijne, A. Reynolds, Axel van Dordrecht, J. Verveer, Anthony Peacock

Proceedings Volume 4841, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461013

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Superconductors, Astronomy, Optical filters, Astronomical imaging, Helium, Cameras, Telescopes, Amplifiers, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2003 Paper

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Integration time dependence of tunnel noise and energy resolution of superconducting tunnel junctions

Peter Verhoeve, Roland den Hartog, Alex Kozorezov, Didier Martin, Axel van Dordrecht, J. Wigmore, Anthony Peacock

Proceedings Volume 4841, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460988

KEYWORDS: Quasiparticles, Electrodes, Sensors, Superconductors, Interference (communication), Absorption, Signal detection, Tantalum, Convolution, Aluminum

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 June 2002

Superconducting tunnel junctions as photon-counting imaging spectrometers from the optical to the x-ray band

Peter Verhoeve, Nicola Rando, Anthony Peacock, Didier Martin, Roland den Hartog

OE, Vol. 41, Issue 06, (June 2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1475738

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Superconductors, Tantalum, X-rays, Spectral resolution, Cameras, Electrodes, Quasiparticles, Aluminum, Astronomy

Proceedings Article | 25 January 2002 Paper

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Large-format distributed readout imaging devices for x-ray imaging spectroscopy

Roland den Hartog, Alex Kozorezov, Didier Martin, G. Brammertz, Peter Verhoeve, Anthony Peacock, Frank Scholze, D. Goldie

Proceedings Volume 4497, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.454231

KEYWORDS: Lead, Diffusion, Photons, Sensors, X-rays, Electrodes, X-ray imaging, Tantalum, Spectroscopes, Imaging devices

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Proceedings Article | 20 December 2001 Paper

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HERMES: an imaging x-ray fluorescence spectrometer for the BepiColombo mission to Mercury

Alan Owens, Marcos Bavdaz, Marco Beijersbergen, Adam Brunton, George Fraser, D. Martin, P. Nieminen, Anthony Peacock, M. Pia

Proceedings Volume 4506, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450954

KEYWORDS: Mercury (planet), X-rays, Spatial resolution, Planets, Solar energy, Spectroscopy, Sensors, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, Prototyping, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 18 December 2001 Paper

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High-resolution x-ray spectroscopy using a large format GaAs array

Didier Martin, Alan Owens, Christian Erd, S. Andersson, Anthony Peacock, Hans Andersson, V. Lamas, Seppo Nenonen, N. Haack

Proceedings Volume 4507, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450753

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Gallium arsenide, Spectroscopy, Image resolution, Amplifiers, Temperature metrology, Solids, Field effect transistors, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 2000 Paper

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Matrix readout for superconducting tunnel junction arrays

Didier Martin, Peter Verhoeve, Anthony Peacock, D. Goldie

Proceedings Volume 4008, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.395488

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Optical amplifiers, Superconductors, Image resolution, Amplifiers, Electrodes, Magnetism, Tantalum, Field effect transistors, Cryogenics

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 2000 Paper

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Development of distributed readout imaging detectors based on superconducting tunnel junctions for UV/optical astronomy

Peter Verhoeve, Roland den Hartog, Didier Martin, Nicola Rando, Anthony Peacock, D. Goldie

Proceedings Volume 4008, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.395548

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Tantalum, Spectral resolution, Electronics, Superconductors, Quasiparticles, Absorption, Ultraviolet radiation, Image sensors, Sapphire

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2000 Paper

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Distributed read-out imaging devices for x-ray imaging spectroscopy

Roland den Hartog, Didier Martin, Alex Kozorezov, Peter Verhoeve, Nicola Rando, Anthony Peacock, G. Brammertz, Michael Krumrey, D. Goldie, R. Venn

Proceedings Volume 4012, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391559

KEYWORDS: Photons, Diffusion, Niobium, Tantalum, Sensors, X-ray imaging, X-rays, Spatial resolution, Aluminum, Magnetism

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Proceedings Article | 25 November 1999 Paper

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Superconducting tunnel junctions as detectors for UV astronomy

Peter Verhoeve, Anthony Peacock, Didier Martin, Nicola Rando, Abel Poelaert, Roland den Hartog

Proceedings Volume 3764, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.371081

KEYWORDS: Tantalum, Superconductors, Ultraviolet radiation, Sensors, Sapphire, Ultraviolet astronomy, Absorption, Magnesium fluoride, Astronomy, Quasiparticles

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 1999 Paper

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X-ray evolving universe spectroscopy mission (XEUS): narrow-field imaging high-resolution spectrometer instrument: I

Peter Verhoeve, Anthony Peacock, Marcos Bavdaz, Didier Martin, Nicola Rando, Abel Poelaert, Roland den Hartog, Lionel Duband

Proceedings Volume 3766, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363631

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Superconductors, Tantalum, Lead, Quasiparticles, Spectroscopy, X-ray imaging, Image resolution, Hafnium, Phonons

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Proceedings Article | 31 October 1996 Paper

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In-orbit performance of the SAX Low-Energy Concentrator System (LECS)

Didier Martin, Arvind Parmar, Marcos Bavdaz, Anthony Peacock, B. G. Taylor

Proceedings Volume 2808, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.255996

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Sensors, Calibration, Absorption, Imaging systems, Plasma, Xenon, Charge-coupled devices, Solar concentrators, X-ray sources

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Proceedings Article | 16 October 1995 Paper

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SAX Low-Energy Gas Scintillation Proportional Counter (LE-GSPC): calibration and system performance

Didier Martin, Marcos Bavdaz, Anthony Peacock, Giuseppe Vacanti, Arvind Parmar

Proceedings Volume 2517, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.224911

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Calibration, Sensors, X-ray imaging, X-rays, Spectroscopy, Satellites, Data acquisition, Synchrotrons, X-ray sources

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 1995 Paper

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Spectroscopic capabilities of imaging GSPCs

Marcos Bavdaz, Didier Martin, Anthony Peacock

Proceedings Volume 2518, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.218395

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Xenon, X-rays, Absorption, X-ray detectors, Imaging spectroscopy, Scintillation, Spectroscopy, Electrons, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1992 Paper

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Temperature dependence of silicon photodiode quantum efficiency: theoretical and experimental results

Thierry Appourchaux, Didier Martin, Udo Telljohann

Proceedings Volume 1679, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60488

KEYWORDS: Quantum efficiency, Sensors, Ions, Photodiodes, Silicon, Absorption, Temperature metrology, Diffusion, Physics, Diodes

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Conference Committee Involvement (4)

High Energy, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy VII

26 June 2016 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom

High Energy, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy VII Posters

26 June 2016 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom

High Energy, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy VI

22 June 2014 | Montréal, Quebec, Canada

High Energy, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy V

1 July 2012 | Amsterdam, Netherlands

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