Simbol-X Background Minimization: Mirror Spacecraft Passive Shielding Trade-off Study

The present work shows a quantitative trade-off analysis of the Simbol-X Mirror Spacecraft (MSC) passive shielding, in the phase space of the various parameters:mass budget, dimension, geometry and composition. A simplified physical (and geometrical) model of the sky screen, implemented by means of...

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Main Authors: Fioretti, V, Malaguti, G, Bulgarelli, A, Palumbo, GGC, Ferri, A, Attina, P
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
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Summary:The present work shows a quantitative trade-off analysis of the Simbol-X Mirror Spacecraft (MSC) passive shielding, in the phase space of the various parameters:mass budget, dimension, geometry and composition. A simplified physical (and geometrical) model of the sky screen, implemented by means of a GEANT4 simulation, has been developed to perform a performance-driven mass optimization and evaluate the residual background level on Simbol-X focal plane.
ISSN:0094-243X
DOI:10.1063/1.3149471