Broadband soft x-ray polarimetry

Herman L. Marshall; Ralf K. Heilmann; Norbert S. Schulz; Kendrah D. Murphy

doi:10.1117/12.857443

30 July 2010 Broadband soft x-ray polarimetry

Herman L. Marshall, Ralf K. Heilmann, Norbert S. Schulz, Kendrah D. Murphy

Proceedings Volume 7732, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2010: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray; 77320F (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857443
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2010, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

We developed an instrument design capable of measuring linear X-ray polarization over a broad-band using conventional spectroscopic optics, using a method previously described by Marshall (2008) involving laterally graded, multilayer-coated flat mirrors. We present possible science investigations with such an instrument and two possible configurations. This instrument could be used in a small orbiting mission or scaled up for the International X-ray Observatory. Laboratory work has begun that would demonstrate the capabilities of key components.

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Herman L. Marshall, Ralf K. Heilmann, Norbert S. Schulz, and Kendrah D. Murphy "Broadband soft x-ray polarimetry", Proc. SPIE 7732, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2010: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray, 77320F (30 July 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857443

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