| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1827579 | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We present the latest results of the performance of micro-calorimeters based on transition edge sensors (TESs) for space applications. Sensors based on TiAu superconductive layers with Cu/Bi absorbers are discussed and have been characterized. Different coupling schemes between absorber and TES have been tested leading to an optimal (preferred) design for a new batch of arrays. We discuss the progress on array development for the International X-ray Observatory (IXO) in terms of pixel uniformity and filling factor. Inter-pixel cross-talk is discussed as well.
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Authors
B.P.F. Dirks, M. Popescu, M. Bruijn, L. Gottardi, H.F.C. Hoevers, P.A.J. de Korte, J. van der Kuur, M. Ridder, Y. Takei,