Microstructure Analysis of Bismuth Absorbers for Transition-Edge Sensor X-ray Microcalorimeters
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-018-1888-1
Abstract: Given its large X-ray stopping power and low specific heat capacity, bismuth (Bi) is a promising absorber material for X-ray microcalorimeters and has been used with transition-edge sensors (TESs) in the past. However, distinct X-ray… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; transition edge; microstructure analysis; ray ... See more keywords
Demonstration of Fine-Pitch High-Resolution X-ray Transition-Edge Sensor Microcalorimeters Optimized for Energies below 1 keV
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-020-02409-2
Abstract: In this paper, we report on X-ray transition-edge sensor (TES) microcalorimeters optimized to have the best possible energy resolution for a limited energy range for the incoming X-rays, such as an energy resolution of 0.3 eV… read more here.
Keywords: ray transition; resolution; edge sensor; energy ... See more keywords
Coevolution of the Technology on Transition-Edge-Sensor Spectrometer and Its Application to Fundamental Science
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-020-02441-2
Abstract: High-energy-resolution X-ray spectroscopy using X-ray microcalorimeters has been widely adopted for high-precision experiments on fundamental science. The technical difficulties come from its use at low temperatures and its high sensitivity to the external environment, though… read more here.
Keywords: edge sensor; transition edge; spectroscopy; ray ... See more keywords
Realization of Precise Tuning the Superconducting Properties of Mn-Doped Al Films for Transition Edge Sensors
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-020-02534-y
Abstract: Magnetic impurities in metallic superconductors are important for both fundamental and applied sciences. In this study, we focused on dilute Mn-doped aluminum (AlMn) films, which are common superconducting materials used to make transition edge sensors… read more here.
Keywords: edge sensors; almn films; transition edge; implantation ... See more keywords
Modelling of Freestanding Membrane-Supported Superconducting Al/Ti Bilayer Transition Edge Sensor Bolometer
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DOI: 10.1007/s11664-018-6750-3
Abstract: The aim of this research work was to model the behaviour of a transition edge sensor (TES) bolometer by applying curve fitting methodology on empirical data. Data obtained from the experiments were used to plot… read more here.
Keywords: edge sensor; bolometer; transition edge;
Demonstration of MHz frequency domain multiplexing readout of 37 transition edge sensors for high-resolution x-ray imaging spectrometers
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0066240
Abstract: transition edge sensors for high-resolution X-ray imaging spectrometers H. Akamatsu,a) D. Vaccaro,b) L. Gottardi,b) J. van der Kuur,c) C.P. de Vries,b) M. Kiviranta,d) K. Ravensberg,b) M. D’Andrea,e) E. Taralli,b) M. de Wit,b) M.P. Bruijn,b) P.… read more here.
Keywords: high resolution; sensors high; van; transition edge ... See more keywords
Background rates of x-ray transition-edge sensor micro-calorimeters under a frequency domain multiplexing readout for solar axion-like particles’ detection
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0142367
Abstract: We report on the x-ray background rate measured with transition-edge sensors (TES) micro-calorimeters under frequency-domain multiplexing (FDM) readout as a possible technology for future experiments aiming at a direct detection of axion-like particles. Future axion… read more here.
Keywords: frequency domain; micro calorimeters; axion; calorimeters frequency ... See more keywords
Resonant Soft X-Ray Scattering from Stripe-Ordered La2−xBaxCuO4 Detected by a Transition-Edge Sensor Array Detector
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DOI: 10.1103/physrevapplied.13.034026
Abstract: Resonant soft x-ray scattering (RSXS) is a leading probe of valence band order in materials best known for detecting charge density wave order in the copper-oxide superconductors. One of the biggest limitations on the RSXS… read more here.
Keywords: edge sensor; ray scattering; resonant soft; ray ... See more keywords
Optimization of Transition Edge Sensor Arrays for Cosmic Microwave Background Observations With the South Pole Telescope
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DOI: 10.1109/tasc.2016.2639378
Abstract: In this paper, we describe the optimization of transition-edge-sensor (TES) detector arrays for the third-generation camera for the South Pole Telescope. The camera, which contains ∼16 000 detectors, will make high-angular-resolution maps of the temperature and… read more here.
Keywords: edge sensor; transition; pole telescope; transition edge ... See more keywords
Reduced-Scale Transition-Edge Sensor Detectors for Solar and X-Ray Astrophysics
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DOI: 10.1109/tasc.2017.2649839
Abstract: We have developed large-format, close-packed X-ray microcalorimeter arrays fabricated on solid substrates, designed to achieve high energy resolution with count rates up to a few hundred counts per second per pixel for X-ray photon energies… read more here.
Keywords: reduced scale; ray; transition edge; astrophysics ... See more keywords
Characterization of a Free-Standing Membrane Supported Superconducting Ti Transition Edge Sensor
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DOI: 10.1109/tasc.2017.2655729
Abstract: Superconducting transition edge sensors (TES) based on a Ti microbridge on Si substrate have demonstrated a very low noise equivalent power. Their effective response time, however, is in the order of microseconds due to relatively… read more here.
Keywords: free standing; transition; standing membrane; superconducting transition ... See more keywords