11 papers
Curving X-ray detectors for astrophysics applications
Eric D. Miller, James A. Gregory, Keith Warner +14
Next-generation X-ray optics will revolutionize high-energy astrophysics, yet they present several challenges to design a complementary focal plane. In particular, the focal surfac…
Fast, low noise, megapixel detector and readout systems for future X-ray astronomy missions
Sven Herrmann, Peter Orel, Tanmoy Chattopadhyay +22
Next-generation strategic X-ray astronomy missions will require the simultaneous achievement of high angular resolution, large effective collecting area, and wide-field imaging wit…
High-speed, low-noise, multi-megapixel CCDs for next generation X-ray observatories
Haley R. Stueber, Tanmoy Chattopadhyay, Peter Orel +17
Next generation X-ray observatories require fast, low-noise, low-power, multi-megapixel imaging spectrometers. To meet these demands, the X-ray Astronomy and Observational Cosmolog…
Output-Stage Design Optimization for High-Sensitivity SiSeRO CCDs and SiSeRO Active Pixel Sensors
Tanmoy Chattopadhyay, Sven Herrmann, Kevan Donlon +16
The Single electron Sensitive Read Out (SiSeRO) technology is a new device class designed to support the needs of future X-ray and optical astronomical telescopes that will require…
RNDR noise modeling in first-generation Single electron Sensitive Readout (SiSeRO) devices
Tonya L. Peshel, Abigail Y. Pan, Tanmoy Chattopadhyay +18
Flagship observatories require single-photon detectors with ultra-fast readout, sub-electron noise performance, and scalable large-format architectures. The X-ray Astronomy and Obs…
First results for second generation SiSeRO CCD devices
Abigail Y. Pan, Declan O'Neill, Kevan Donlon +18
The Astro2020 Decadal recommended the development of a suite of next generation astronomical observatories spanning the X-ray to near-IR spectrum. These programs require fast, extr…
Development and testing of integrated readout electronics for next generation SiSeRO (Single electron Sensitive Read Out) devices
Tanmoy Chattopadhyay, Haley R. Stueber, Abigail Y. Pan +17
The first generation of Single electron Sensitive Read Out (SiSeRO) amplifiers, employed as on-chip charge detectors for charge-coupled devices (CCDs) have demonstrated excellent n…
The high-speed X-ray camera on AXIS: design and performance updates
Eric D. Miller, Catherine E. Grant, Robert Goeke +25
AXIS, a Probe mission concept now in a Phase A study, will provide transformative studies of high-energy astrophysical phenomena thanks to its high-resolution X-ray spectral imagin…
X-ray speed reading with the MCRC: prototype success and next generation upgrades
Peter Orel, Abigail Y. Pan, Sven Herrmann +12
The Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) is a NASA probe class mission concept designed to deliver arcsecond resolution with an effective area ten times that of Chandra (at laun…
Demonstrating sub-electron noise performance in Single electron Sensitive Readout (SiSeRO) devices
Tanmoy Chattopadhyay, Sven Herrmann, Peter Orel +14
Single electron Sensitive Read Out (SiSeRO) is a novel on-chip charge detection technology that can, in principle, provide significantly greater responsivity and improved noise per…
Curved detectors for future X-ray astrophysics missions
Eric D. Miller, James A. Gregory, Marshall W. Bautz +17
Future X-ray astrophysics missions will survey large areas of the sky with unparalleled sensitivity, enabled by lightweight, high-resolution optics. These optics inherently produce…