Ultra High Resolution x-Ray Optics

Completed TRL 4 (started at 2, targeting 4)

Description

Improve x- ray mirror fabrication process by forming naturally-flat, thin silicon wafers through torque bending into very-lightweight, high- resolution mirrors ready to be installed in a telescope.

Details

Technology area	Sensors and Instruments > Observatories > Mirror Systems
Program	Center Innovation Fund: MSFC CIF (MSFC CIF)
Lead organization	Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
Start date	2012-10-29
End date	2013-11-01

Project contacts

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Mikhail V Gubarev — mikhail.v.gubarev@nasa.gov

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