NASA NTRS · 20120001580
Development Roadmap for an Adjustable X-Ray Optics Observatory
Abstract
We are developing adjustable X-ray optics to use on a mission such as SMART-X (see posters 38.02, 38.03 and Presentation 30.03). To satisfy the science problems expected to be posed by the next decadal survey, we anticipate requiring effective area greater than 1 square meter and Chandra-like angular resolution: approximately equal to 0.5 inches. To achieve such precise resolution we are developing adjustable mirror technology for X-ray astronomy application. This uses a thin film of piezoelectric material deposited on the back surface of the mirror to correct for figure distortions, including manufacturing errors and deflections due to gravity and thermal effects. We present here a plan to raise this technology from its current Level 2, to Level 6, by 2018.
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Schwartz, Dan, Brissenden, R., Bookbinder, J., Davis, W., Forman, W., Freeman, M., O'Dell, S., Ramsey, B., Reid, P., Romaine, S., Tananbaum, H., Trolier-McKinstry, S., Wilke, R., Vikhlinin, A.. 2011-09-06. Development Roadmap for an Adjustable X-Ray Optics Observatory. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20120001580
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