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 in:Superconductor science & technology 2015-08, Vol.28 (8), p.84003-36
Main Authors: Ullom, Joel N, Bennett, Douglas A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gamma rays
Sensor arrays
Sensors
Spectrometers
Spectroscopy
Superconductivity
Superconductors
X-rays
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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.
ISSN:0953-2048
1361-6668
DOI:10.1088/0953-2048/28/8/084003