The effect of nitrogen incorporation in boron carbide and iridium thin films

S. Massahi; F. E. Christensen; D. D. M. Ferreira; P. Dalampiras; S. Svendsen; A. Jafari

doi:10.1117/12.2311622

6 July 2018 The effect of nitrogen incorporation in boron carbide and iridium thin films

S. Massahi, F. E. Christensen, D. D. M. Ferreira, P. Dalampiras, S. Svendsen, A. Jafari

Proceedings Volume 10699, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2018: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray; 106993Y (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2311622
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2018, Austin, Texas, United States

Abstract

Thin film coated mirrors enable pioneering observations of X-rays and soft gamma rays. The performance of the reflective mirrors is key in expanding knowledge of the hot and energetic Universe. A critical part of maturing the optics technology is firstly, to establish a smooth surface and interface of the selected materials and, secondly, to obtain an in-depth understanding of the contamination in the thin films and ultimately, to ensure long-term stability. The aim of this study is to investigate the chemical composition, roughness and stability of boron carbide and iridium thin films and the effects of nitrogen incorporation.

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S. Massahi, F. E. Christensen, D. D. M. Ferreira, P. Dalampiras, S. Svendsen, and A. Jafari "The effect of nitrogen incorporation in boron carbide and iridium thin films", Proc. SPIE 10699, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2018: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray, 106993Y (6 July 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2311622

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