Project Title: REX02 – Study of detection and imaging of sources of X-rays for astrophysics
Project Description:
Study and experimental characterization of wide-field of view and wide spectral range X-ray opticall system. Preparation of experimental tools for rocket flight in frame of NASA grant project. Study of new method of X-ray source detection for wide-field all sky monitoring in astrophysics. Use of unique capabilities from Czech and US sides to create new quality in X-ray all sky monitoring in astrophysics. Involvement of students in rockets experiments.
VZLU will engage in the verification and study of experimental X-ray equipment parameters for wide-angle observation of X-ray astrophysical objects in ground conditions and under the operating conditions similar to those on orbit. In addition, VZLU will also participate on experiments performed in the US.
ID CODE: LTAUSA18094
Project Period: 1.1.2019 – 31.12.2021
VZLU Role: partner
Project Participants:
- VZLU
- CTU
Principal Investigator For VZLU:
- Ing. Vladimír Dániel, Space Technologies
Other Information:
Contemporary astrophysical observations of X-ray sources are performed on individual X-ray sources, such as gamma-flashes and their X-rays. It is always a particular sighting event in a very small field of view and the technical part is adapted as needed. In the sky there are always new observation targets created, usually out of sight of the satellites, which is relatively small (usually 1-2 °). Early warning of the newly observation goal requires a wide-angle optical system capable of not observing but primarily detecting change or new x-ray source for observation.
