A multilayer X-ray mirror for solar photometric imaging flown on a sounding rocketThe flight of a multilayer-coated mirror on a sounding rocket experiment on March 17, 1988 which was used to obtain photometric images of the sun just prior to solar eclipse is discussed. The rocket payload and the choice of passband are described. The design of the multilayer, the fabrication of the mirror, and the reflectance measurements are addressed.
Document ID
19890052910
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Haisch, B. M. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Whittemore, T. E. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Joki, E. G. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Brookover, W. J. (Lockheed Research Laboratories Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Rottman, G. J. (Colorado, University Boulder, United States)