Optimisation of the X-ray Optics for IXO

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Jan 2009

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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #213, #457.09; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 41, p.359

Physics

Optics

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The primary X-ray mirror for the International X-ray Observatory is arguably the most crucial element of the entire mission concept and the optimization of the optics has a profound influence on the science which can be achieved by the mission. The basic specification aims to provide a collecting area of 3 m2 at 1 keV and an angular resolution of 5 arc seconds or better. There are two basic optical designs which could be employed and two competing technologies which can be used to implement these designs and meet the goal. We discuss the possible combinations of design and technology and how these impact on the angular resolution, the collecting area, the field of view, the operating energy range and ultimately the scientific performance of the IXO X-ray telescope.

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