In:
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, IOP Publishing, Vol. 1342, No. 1 ( 2020-01-01), p. 012096-
Abstract:
The Micro-X High Resolution Microcalorimeter X-Ray Imaging Rocket is a sounding rocket mission that will observe Supernova Remnants and search for keV-scale sterile neutrino dark matter. Micro-X will combine the excellent energy resolution of Transition Edge Sensor microcalorimeters with the imaging capabilities of a conical imaging mirror to map extended and point X-ray sources with an unprecedented combination of energy and spatial resolution. The payload has been designed to operate in the challenging conditions of a sounding rocket flight and to achieve sensitive results, in a single five-minute exposure, for each of these science goals. Micro-X’s unique design considerations are presented here, along with the status of the instrument and projections for the upcoming flights. The first Micro-X flight in 2018 will observe the Puppis A supernova remnant, where it will attain nearly 13,000 counts in the 300 s exposure. The second Micro-X flight will observe the Galactic Center to search for keV-scale dark matter and explore the nature of the unexplained 3.5 keV line observed by X-ray satellites.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1742-6588
,
1742-6596
DOI:
10.1088/1742-6596/1342/1/012096
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
IOP Publishing
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2166409-2
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