论文信息 - Testing of the mirrors for the Constellation-X spectroscopy x-ray telescope with a refractive null

Testing of the mirrors for the Constellation-X spectroscopy x-ray telescope with a refractive null

We present an introduction to the use of a refractive null lens for testing grazing incidence x-ray mirrors for the Constellation-X mission. The singular role of mirror mounting in glass shell mirror metrology is also touched upon. We compare results achieved to date with mission requirements along with some of the unique properties of the null lens. Additionally, uses beyond mirror metrology are briefly discussed.

J. P. Lehan | T. Hadjimichael | C. Skocik

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