Review of superconducting transition-edge sensors for x-ray and gamma-ray spectroscopy

We present a review of emerging x-ray and gamma-ray spectrometers based on arrays of superconducting transition-edge sensors (TESs). Special attention will be given to recent progress in TES applications and in understanding TES physics.

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Published inSuperconductor science & technology Vol. 28; no. 8; pp. 84003 - 36
Main Authors Ullom, Joel N, Bennett, Douglas A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.08.2015
Subjects
Gamma rays
Sensor arrays
Sensors
Spectrometers
Spectroscopy
Superconductivity
Superconductors
X-rays
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ISSN0953-2048
1361-6668
DOI10.1088/0953-2048/28/8/084003

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Summary:We present a review of emerging x-ray and gamma-ray spectrometers based on arrays of superconducting transition-edge sensors (TESs). Special attention will be given to recent progress in TES applications and in understanding TES physics.
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ISSN:0953-2048
1361-6668
DOI:10.1088/0953-2048/28/8/084003