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X-ray astronomy: energies from 0.1 keV to 100 keV

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Observing Photons in Space

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Following a short introduction to the cosmic and solar branches of the subject, the thermal and non-thermal radiation processes for the production of both cosmic and solar X-rays are briefly outlined. Methods for X-ray detection are described along with reflecting systems for collecting, focussing and dispersing X-rays. The use of CCDs and cryogenic detectors for non-dispersive spectroscopy is also discussed. The present state of the art in the topic is presented through the description of several recent and current space missions in both the solar and cosmic fields.

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    J. Len Culhane

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  1. Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen PSI, Switzerland

    Martin C. E. Huber , Anuschka Pauluhn  & Alex Zehnder ,  & 

  2. Mullard Space Science Lab, University College London, Dorking, Surrey, UK

    J. Len Culhane

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    J. Gethyn Timothy

  4. Max-Planck-Institut für Sonnensystemforschung, Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany

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Culhane, J.L. (2013). X-ray astronomy: energies from 0.1 keV to 100 keV. In: Huber, M.C.E., Pauluhn, A., Culhane, J.L., Timothy, J.G., Wilhelm, K., Zehnder, A. (eds) Observing Photons in Space. ISSI Scientific Report Series, vol 9. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7804-1_4

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