Characterization and modeling of transition edge sensors for high resolution X-ray calorimeter arrays

T. Saab*, E. Apodacas, S. R. Bandler, K. Boyce, J. Chervenak, E. Figueroa-Feliciano, F. Finkbeiner, C. Hammock, R. Kelley, M. Lindeman, F. S. Porter, C. K. Stahle

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Abstract

Characterizing and understanding, in detail, the behavior of a Transition Edge Sensor (TES) is required for achieving an energy resolution of 2 eV at 6 keV desired for future X-ray observatory missions. This paper will report on a suite of measurements (e.g. impedance and I-V among others) and simulations that were developed to extract a comprehensive set of TES parameters such as heat capacity, thermal conductivity, and R(T,I), α(T,I), and β i(T,I) surfaces. These parameters allow for the study of the TES calorimeter behavior at and beyond the small signal regime.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)281-284
Number of pages4
JournalNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Volume520
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 11 2004

Keywords

  • Device characterization
  • Electrical and thermal model
  • Transition edge sensor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Instrumentation

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