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XQC
X-Ray Quantum Calorimeter: The X-ray Quantum Calorimeter (XQC) project
is a joint effort between the University of Wisconsin and Goddard Space
Flight Center to resolve the spectrum of the soft (<1 keV) X-ray
background using an array of micro-calorimeters. These
micro-calorimeters, which operate at a temperature of 60 mK, provide an
energy resolution of less than 10 eV at 1/4 keV. The XQC detector has
been successfully launched two times in a sounding rocket from the
White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. more... |
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TES
Transition Edge Sensors: Superconducting TES calorimeters operate in
the transition region between the normal and superconducting states of
a metal film. TES's can be engineered with a critical temperature near
any convenient temperature. Additionaly, TES's outperform semiconductor
calorimeters. We stand on a cliff overlooking the future of x-ray
astronomy, and that cliff is the sharp transition shown at left
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Chandra
Chandra: Members of our group are involved in the reduction of data
from the Chandra x-ray observatory. Specifically, we study data from
face-on spiral galaxies similar to the Milky Way. By studying the
diffuse emission from other nearby galaxies we hope to understand more
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Constellation
X
Consists of a Spectroscopy X-ray Telescope, a Microcalorimeter (0.6-10
keV) , a Grating Spectrometer (0.1-3 keV) , and a Hard X-ray telescope
(6-40 keV). Constellation X will further explore the complexities of
Black Holes, Neutron Stars, as well as study the issue of Dark Energy
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HIMS
Hot Intergalactic & Interstellar Medium Spectroscopy Mission:
This
mission intends to study the role of warm and hot gas in the evolution
of large-scale structures in the universe and galaxies. Of particular
interest are the extended halos of warm/hot gas around clusters of
galaxies that may contain the 'missing' baryonic mass in the local
universe. -from the proposal summary/abstract |
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Spectrum X Gamma
A multi-national project consisting of the survey device eROSITA, as
well as the X-Ray Quantum Calorimeter. The satellite will perform a
six-month high resolution all-sky survey, as well as a four year
pointed phase. The pointed phase will investigate certain scientific
aspects such as galaxy formation.
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