A high-pressure parallel-grid gas scintillation proportional counter for high-energy X-ray astronomy

Summary We present preliminary results on a new detector for X-ray astronomy sensitive in the energy range from 3 to 120 keV. The detector can be implemented either as a narrow-field instrument (∼1 degree field of view) or as wide field camera (30×30 degree field of view). This detector with its large area, good energy resolution and background rejection represents a valid option to the present generation of instruments for high-energy X-ray astronomy. Paper presented at the 2° Convegno Nazionale di Fisica Cosmica, held at L'Aquila, 29 May–2 June 1984.     

一种X射线聚焦光学及其在X射线通信中的应用

基于栅控脉冲发射X射线源与单光子探测技术的X射线通信已经实现了实验室语音通信验证,并对通信系统的误码率性能进行了分析,为探索未来X射线深空应用打下了坚实的基础.针对目前X射线通信面临的信号发散角大、通信距离短、难以实现工程化应用的情况,迫切需要对X射线通信天线系统进行深入研究.为了提高信号增益、增大X射线通信的距离,提出了多层嵌套式X射线聚焦光学作为X射线通信的"收发天线",理论分析了X射线聚焦光学用于X射线通信"收发天线"的可行性,分析了X射线聚焦光学的理论基础与结构设计,对"发射天线"发散角、"接收天线"有效面积与焦斑尺寸、信号增益等性能做了探讨.结果表明:在信号发射端,"天线"的发散角为3 mrad左右,发射增益23 d B;在信号接收端,"接收天线"的有效面积5700 mm2@1.5 keV,焦斑直径为4.5 mm,接收增益为25 d B,通信系统总的增益可达48 d B.     

用于平面靶X射线诊断的1维KBA显微镜

对用于神光Ⅱ装置4.75 keV能点平面靶成像诊断的1维KBA显微镜进行了实验研究。基于空间分辨力和工作环境要求,设计了1维KBA显微镜的光学结构,并与传统KB显微镜的成像性能进行了对比分析。设计和制备了可同时工作于8 keV和4.75 keV能点的双能点多层膜KBA物镜,解决了系统装调问题。利用神光Ⅱ装置第九路激光打击Ti靶产生的X射线作为背光源照射1 500目金网,进行了4.75 keV网格成像实验,结果表明:在整个背光源照明区域内,系统的实际分辨力约为4 m,系统的有效视场受背光源大小的限制。     

周期多层膜Kirkpatrick-Baez显微镜成像性质分析

 分析了Kirkpatrick-Baez（KB）显微镜的成像性质与周期多层膜元件间的关系。基于分辨力和集光效率要求,设计了KB显微镜的光学结构,模拟了KB系统的成像质量,用W/B4C周期多层膜反射镜进行了X射线成像实验,在±100 μm视场内得到优于5 μm的空间分辨力结果。实验与模拟结果的对比表明,加工精度和球差是影响中心视场分辨力的关键因素,有效视场的大小受多层膜角度带宽的限制。     

激光驱动X射线单色背光照相系统优化设计

 基于球面几何光学对激光驱动X射线单色背光照相系统的空间分辨力和成像效率等关键性能参数进行了理论推导,分析了当系统光学参数发生变化时,系统空间分辨力和成像效率互为制约的关系,由此提出了在保证能探测到图像的前提下,尽量提高系统空间分辨能力的优化设计方法。按照此方法具体设计了光子能量分别为5.07 keV和5.41 keV的两套背光照相系统,并用光线追迹模拟实验进行了验证。结果表明：设计的两套系统都能够在大约1 cm²的视场范围内,具有优于10 μm的空间分辨力。     

基于辅助光学系统的KB显微镜瞄准方法

 研究了利用辅助可见光系统精确瞄准KB显微镜物点的方法。设计了工作能点8 keV的周期多层膜KB显微镜系统,通过光线追迹和X射线成像实验,得到5 μm空间分辨率所对应的视场和景深,进而计算出诊断实验对应的指向和景深要求。基于KB系统的物像关系和精度要求,设计了辅助的可见光成像系统,实现了可见光系统与X射线KB系统间的等效瞄准,利用耦合好的系统进行了瞄准和X射线成像实验。实验结果表明:辅助光路可以实现±20 μm的垂轴面和±300 μm的轴向定位精度,满足KB显微镜的瞄准要求。     

一种聚焦型X射线探测器在轨性能标定方法

X射线探测器是X射线天文观测及脉冲星导航的核心器件,受发射振动、高能粒子辐射损伤及元器件老化等影响,X射线探测器空间观测性能会逐渐变化,X射线探测器在轨标定有利于观测天体X射线辐射信息的准确获取及精确建模.研究利用了脉冲星辐射能谱标定X射线探测器性能的方法,能较好地消除探测器本底及空间环境噪声的影响,通过处理脉冲星导航试验卫星(XPNAV-1卫星)的Crab脉冲星观测数据,评估了我国首款聚焦型X射线探测器的在轨性能.计算结果表明,XPNAV-1卫星上聚焦型X射线探测器的有效面积在0.6-1.9 keV能段内优于2 cm~2,其中在0.7 keV能量处取得最大值3.06 cm~2,探测效率约10%;有效面积随着探测能量增大而减小,在2—3.5 keV能段内有效面积约为1 cm~2,而大于5 keV能段的有效面积约为0.1 cm~2,且此能段估计精度明显受光子统计误差影响.同时研究了考虑能量响应矩阵的探测器有效面积标定新方法,利用地面性能测试中五个特征能谱处的能量分辨率重构其能量响应矩阵,重新标定了聚焦型X射线探测器有效面积,发现该能量响应矩阵对结果影响较小.最后建议观测某些超新星遗迹监测能量分辨率及能量线性等指标的变化.     

菲涅耳波带板应用于聚变靶的高分辨X射线成像分析

在惯性约束核聚变研究中,为了实现1μm高空间分辨keV-X射线成像,文中发展了菲涅耳波带板(FZP)直接成像的分析方法,并通过数值计算研究了FZP的成像特性.针对钛K_α线(光子能量4.51 keV,波长0.275 nm),提出了FZP参数,对制作技术的要求较低.研究了靶尺度的影响.FZP的有效视场使它能够对数毫米大尺度靶实现高分辨成像.还研究了入射光的光谱带宽对成像的影响.FZP的色差有助于单色成像,但是带宽超过限度会导致像的反衬度降低.这些结果表明FZP应用于聚变点火靶的高空间分辨X射线成像的能力,也为应用提出了要求. 关键词： X射线成像 惯性约束核聚变 菲涅耳波带板     

基于非周期多层膜的X射线成像研究

设计了惯性约束聚变（ICF）诊断实验用X射线Kirkpatrick-Baez（KB）显微镜，给出了系统的结构参量.使用ZEMAX光学软件对KB型显微镜进行了性能模拟，结果表明：在8 keV能点，放大率为8倍时，轴上点的最佳空间分辨率小于2 μm，200微米视场的空间分辨率优于10μm.采用磁控溅射方法制备了W/B4C非周期多层膜，经X射线衍射仪（XRD，工作能量8 keV）测量，其反射率为20％，带宽为0.3°，达到了KB型显微镜成像系统的要求.使用Cu靶X射线管进行了成像实验，得到了放大倍数分别为1倍和2倍的一维X射线像.     

Measurement of hard X-ray coherence in the presence of a rotating random-phase-screen diffuser

A suitably large coherence area is important in coherent X-ray optics, when using techniques such as interferometry or phase contrast imaging (PCI). The work done by Suzuki using a prism interferometer to measure X-ray coherence at 12.4 keV [1] is here extended to consider the use of a diffuser at the bio-medical imaging energy of 25 keV. In order to achieve a broader, more even X-ray field and eliminate speckle, a spinning piece of paper may be used as a rotating random-phase screen to diffuse the hard X-ray beam, but this will concomitantly decrease the magnitude of the complex degree of second-order coherence. We also study the effect of source size and source-to-sample distance on coherence, where imaging area and required flux must be considered. Coherence measurements at the 20XU beamline at the SPring-8 synchrotron are compared to results from wave-optical computer modelling. These show that while the diffuser will decrease the magnitude of the complex degree of coherence, further free-space propagation will lessen this effect. In the design of an experiment, the collimating slit size and use of a diffuser must therefore be balanced with distance from the source, in order to maximise coherence while maintaining the desired field of view and exposure time.     

单色化X射线显微成像实验研究

围绕激光惯性约束聚变(ICF)内爆压缩阶段高空间分辨、高能谱分辨的诊断需求,提出了一种将KB显微镜和衍射晶体组合的大视场、单色化成像系统。在实验室条件下,利用Fe靶X射线光管,采用KB显微镜结合高定向热解石墨(HOPG)对网格进行背光成像,晶体选能后的成像结果表明,系统的视场能达到800μm,其中高分辨区域成像的分辨率为37μm。采用能谱探测器测试成像能谱,结果表明,系统的能量分辨率为28,验证了系统的单色性能。该系统兼顾了大视场、空间分辨和能量分辨,对内爆压缩阶段实验中热斑结构及混合效应的研究具有重要应用。     

激光等离子体诊断用Wolter型X射线显微镜的设计

围绕着稠密等离子体硬X射线成像诊断,提出了一种基于阿贝正弦条件的Wolter型X射线显微镜的光学系统设计。详细介绍了Wolter显微镜的结构特点和设计方法,进行了参数优化,定量分析了包括物距、放大倍数、掠入射角和双曲面镜镜长在内的初始结构参数对物镜性能的影响。由光线追迹可以得出,在约±260 μm的视场范围内分辨率优于1 μm;在±460 μm范围内优于3 μm。有效视场可达约1 mm,几何集光立体角约为6.1×10-5sr。同时,该系统具备平响应系统特性,在mm级的视场范围内,系统响应效率的一致性优于93.7%。     

Energieabhängigkeit der Isochromatenstruktur von Wolfram im Energiebereich von 0,15 bis 6 keV

A systematic investigation is presented of the variation of isochromat structures with threshold voltage (quantum energies). With a double focusing X-ray monochromator highly resolved bremsstrahlung isochromats of tungsten are measured in the quantum energy range from 0.15 to 6 keV. Crystals with lattice constants up to about 50 Å could be used as dispersing devices. The initial parts of the isochromats (primary structure) turned out to be essentially independent of quantum energy. With the high resolution of the monochromator at quantum energies below 0.9 keV a fine structure in the primary structure of the corresponding isochromats could be observed. This fine structure is in qualitative agreement with a theoretical density of states calculated by Mattheiss. The following parts of the isochromats (secondary structure) depend strongly on quantum energy. These structures can be understood by the influence of characteristic energy losses in the target of the primary electrons.     

上海光源硬X射线相干衍射成像实验方法初探

相干X射线衍射成像方法是一种先进的成像技术,分辨率可达纳米量级.国际上大多数的同步辐射装置和自由电子激光装置都建立了该成像方法,并有将其作为主要成像技术的趋势.上海光源作为目前国内唯一的一台第三代同步辐射光源,尚未建立基于硬X射线的相干衍射成像实验平台.随着一批以波荡器为光源的光束线站投入使用,使得该方法的建立成为了可能.本文基于上海光源BL19U2生物小角散射线站,通过有效的光路设计,搭建了相干衍射实验平台,在12 keV和13.5 keV能量点均获得了硬X射线相干光束,并基于小孔衍射测量了入射光束的空间相干长度.该平台支持常规和扫描相干衍射实验模式,对小孔衍射图样及波带片扫描衍射图样实现了正确的相位重建,证明了该平台初步具备开展硬X射线相干衍射成像实验的能力.硬X射线相干衍射成像实验平台为国内首次建立,将为国内该实验方法的发展和应用提供有效的软硬件支持.     

Large-area phoswich balloon experiment for hard-X-ray astronomy

Summary We describe a balloon experiment, currently in the marking, devoted to the observation of celestial X-ray sources. The main features of the X-ray telescope are summarized as follows. It operates in the energy band from 20 to 300 keV. Its energy resolution is about 17% at 60 keV. Under the hypothesis of 10⁴ s of observing time, 3 mbar of residual atmospheric pressure and 3σ of statistical significance, the expected sensitivity of the instrument is 2·10⁻⁶ photons/cm² s keV in the (20÷200) keV energy band, corresponding to about 1 milliCrab. Its high sensitivity allows us to detect both time variability in the flux and cyclotron lines in the spectra of X-ray sources. It has a field of view of 3° FWHM and has the possibility of resolving complex fields by using multipitch modulation collimators. With such a configuration its angular resolution is about 10′. Paper presented at the 2° Convegno Nazionale di Fisica Cosmica, held at L'Aquila, 29 May–2 June 1984.     

硬X射线调制望远镜低能探测器量子效率标定

低能X射线望远镜是硬X射线调制望远镜卫星的主要载荷之一,探测器采用CCD236.探测器的量子效率会影响能谱拟合和绝对流量,有必要对其进行标定.利用~(55)Fe放射源,以硅漂移探测器为标准探测器,标定了CCD236在Mn-K_α(5.899 keV)和Mn-K_β(6.497 keV)能量点处的量子效率,此能段在Fe线附近,对X射线天文观测有重要价值.考虑探测器的分裂事例后,Mn-K_α和Mn-K_β处的量子效率分别为71%和62%.在-95—-30?C工作温度范围内,CCD量子效率与温度无关.利用CCD236的结构及实测的量子效率,不考虑沟阻影响,得到耗尽层厚度为38μm.对CCD236施加不同的电压,其量子效率基本不变,表明其在两相驱动下高低电平的耗尽层厚度相等,进而说明CCD236一直工作在深耗尽状态,其耗尽层到了外延层和衬底层边界,已达最大值.     

450 kV数字化X光照相诊断系统

介绍了450 kV数字化X光照相诊断系统的研制,该系统由450 kV脉冲X光机和抗辐照X光CCD相机组成。450 kV脉冲X光机输出的X射线脉冲半高宽为40 ns,1 m处剂量为5.210-6 C/kg,焦斑2~5 mm,2.5 m处可穿透20 mm的Fe。抗辐照X光CCD相机接收X光能谱范围为10~450 keV,有效成像面积最高可达100 mm100 mm,空间分辨率最高可达3 lp/mm,具有很强的抗电磁干扰能力。进行爆轰实验时在总防护为40 mm铝板的情况下,450 kV数字化X光照相诊断系统的照相视场可视范围超过70 mm,空间分辨率优于1.2 lp/mm。     

Monte-Carlo simulation of a compact gamma-ray detector using wavelength-shifting fibers coupled to a YAP scintillation crystal

The production and transportation of fluorescent light produced in wavelength-shifting fibers (WSFs) coupled to YAP scintillation crystal is simulated using the GEANT4 codes. An advantage of the wavelength-shifting fiber readout technique over a direct readout with a position-sensitive photo-sensor is the reduced requirement for position sensitive photomultiplier tube photocathode area. With this gamma-ray detector, the gamma camera is small and flexible and has larger effective field of view and low cost. Simulation results show that a) a mean 12 of photons per 59.5 keV gamma ray interaction is produced in the WSF located nearest to the incident gamma ray, and a spatial resolution of 3.6 mm FWHM is obtained, b) a mean 27 of photons per 140 keV gamma ray interaction is produced and a spatial resolution of 3.1 mm FWHM is obtained. Results demonstrate the feasibility of this concept of a compact gamma-ray detector based on wavelength-shifting fibers readout. However, since the very low photoelectron levels, it is very important to use a photon counting device with good single photo-electron response to readout the WSFs.     

Monte-Carlo simulation of a compact gamma-ray detector using wavelength-shifting fibers coupled to a YAP scintillation crystal

The production and transportation of fluorescent light produced in wavelength-shifting fibers (WSFs) coupled to YAP scintillation crystal is simulated using the GEANT4 codes.An advantage of the wavelength-shifting fiber readout technique over a direct readout with a position-sensitive photo-sensor is the reduced requirement for position sensitive photomultiplier tube photocathode area.With this gamma-ray detector,the gamma camera is small and flexible and has larger effective field of view and low cost.Simulation results show that a) a mean 12 of photons per 59.5 keV gamma ray interaction is produced in the WSF located nearest to the incident gamma ray,and a spatial resolution of 3.6 mm FWHM is obtained,b)a mean 27 of photons per 140 keV gamma ray interaction is produced and a spatial resolution of 3.1 mm FWHM is obtained.Results demonstrate the feasibility of this concept of a compact gamma-ray detector based on wavelength-shifting fibers readout.However,since the very low photoelectron levels,it is very important to use a photon counting device with good single photo-electron response to readout the WSFs.     

碘化汞材料固有空间分辨的蒙特卡罗模拟研究

采用蒙特卡罗方法模拟了直接转换X射线探测材料HgI2在医用X射线范围的固有空间分辨性能,模拟基于最新版本的EGSnrc模拟软件的用户代码DOSRZnrc,模拟了HgI2材料对无限小锥束入射X射线的调制传递函数(MTF)。考虑到荧光光子和散射光子重吸收,高速电子射程扩展以及离轴X射线入射对空间分辨力的影响,把模拟结果和文献解析方法获得的结果做了对比,两者符合较好。模拟结果表明,初级高速电子射程和入射角度对材料固有空间分辨力影响很大,材料分辨对入射X光子能量很敏感,高能时分辨力特性急剧变差,而对材料厚度很不敏感。相对于非晶硒(α-Se),HgI2材料具有更好的固有空间分辨力,尤其在50 keV能量以上时。在fMTF=0.5时,能量为20 keV,50 keV和100 keV的X射线入射,HgI2和非晶Se固有空间分辨力分别为390 lp/mm,170lp/mm,52 lp/mm和390 lp/mm,80 lp/mm,22 lp/mm。