APPLICATIONS OF CHARGE-COUPLED-DEVICES TO X-RAY ASTROPHYSICS MISSIONS

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作者
LUMB, DH
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[1] X-ray Astronomy Group, Physics Department, Leicester University, Leicester
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10.1016/0168-9002(90)90489-S
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TH7 [仪器、仪表];
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0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
The utilisation of charge coupled devices (CCDs) for astronomical observations is discussed, and the development of CCDs to meet the scientific requirements of future space-borne observatories are described. Some data are presented for the X-ray detection efficiency (up to 90%) and energy resolution (∼100 eV FWHM) obtained with latest EEV CCDs developed for enhanced X-ray response. Some designs of CCD focal planes for future X-ray spectroscopy missions are illustrated. © 1990.
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页码:219 / 226
页数:8
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