Abstract
IMBOSS is an experiment based on X-ray microcalorimeters and aimed to perform a high spectral resolution all-sky survey. One of the primary scientific goals is the observation of the baryon "missing" matter at z<2. This is expected to be in the form of a warm-hot medium emitting in soft X-rays. We aim to detect and study the WHIM via X-ray emission lines. Another key goal is the detection of X-ray features in the prompt emission of GRBs, ultimately leading to a measurement of z for those class of GRBs still embedded in the mystery. Finally, a high-resolution spectroscopy survey will clarify the origin of the many components thought to make up the diffuse galactic X-ray emission.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 376-378 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment |
Volume | 520 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 11 2004 |
Keywords
- GRB
- Microcalorimeters
- WHIM
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Instrumentation