Dr. Jamie A. Kennea Profile

Dr. Jamie A. Kennea

Research Associate at Pennsylvania State Univ

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Publications (16)

Proceedings Article | 24 August 2021 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

The Gamow Explorer: a Gamma-Ray Burst Observatory to study the high redshift universe and enable multi-messenger astrophysics

N. White, F. Bauer, W. Baumgartner, M. Bautz, E. Berger, B. Cenko, T.-C. Chang, A. Falcone, H. Fausey, C. Feldman, D. Fox, O. Fox, A. Fruchter, C. Fryer, G. Ghirlanda, K. Gorski, C. Grant, S. Guiriec, M. Hart, D. Hartmann, J. Hennawi, D. Kann, D. Kaplan, J. Kennea, D. Kocevski, C. Kouveliotou, C. Lawrence, A. Levan, A. Lidz, A. Lien, T. Littenberg, L. Mas-Ribas, M. Moss, P. O'Brien, J. O'Meara, D. Palmer, D. Pasham, J. Racusin, R. Remillard, O. Roberts, P. Roming, M. Rud, R. Salvaterra, R. Sambruna, M. Seiffert, G. Sun, N. R. Tanvir, R. Terrile, N. Thomas, A. van der Horst, W. T. Verstrand, P. Willems, C. Wilson-Hodge, E. Young, L. Amati, E. Bozzo, O. Karczewski, C. Hernandez-Monteagudo, R. Rebolo Lopez, R. Genova-Santos, A. Martin, J. Granot, P. Bemiamini, R. Gil, E. Burns

Proceedings Volume 11821, 1182109 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2599293

KEYWORDS: Galactic astronomy, X-rays, Stars, Observatories, James Webb Space Telescope, Astrophysics, Sensors, Metals, Absorption, Telescopes

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SPIE Journal Paper | 23 July 2020

Exploring rapid transient detection with the Athena Wide Field Imager

Pragati Pradhan, Abraham Falcone, Jamie Kennea, David Burrows

JATIS, Vol. 6, Issue 03, 038002, (July 2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JATIS.6.3.038002

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Imaging systems, Detection and tracking algorithms, Galactic astronomy, Stars, X-ray telescopes, X-ray imaging, Light, Observatories

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2019 Paper

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US Contributions to the Athena Wide Field Imager

David Burrows, Steve Allen, Marshall Bautz, Esra Bulbul, Tanmoy Chattopadhyay, Julia Erdley, Abraham Falcone, Catherine Grant, Sven Herrmann, Ann Hornschemeier, Doug Kelly, Jamie Kennea, Ralph Kraft, Beverly LaMarr, Adam Mantz, Eric Miller, R. Glenn Morris, Paul Nulsen, Pragati Pradhan, Neven Vulic, Dan Wilkins, Michael Zugger

Proceedings Volume 11118, 111180Z (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2528532

KEYWORDS: Scanning probe microscopy, Image processing, Target detection, Software development, Algorithm development, Imaging systems, X-rays, X-ray sources

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Paper

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The ATHENA WFI science products module

David Burrows, Steven Allen, Marshall Bautz, Esra Bulbul, Julia Erdley, Abraham Falcone, Stanislav Fort, Catherine Grant, Sven Herrmann, Jamie Kennea, Robert Klar, Ralph Kraft, Adam Mantz, Eric Miller, Paul Nulsen, Steve Persyn, Pragati Pradhan, Dan Wilkins

Proceedings Volume 10699, 106991J (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2312785

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Particles, X-rays, Software development, Device simulation, Algorithm development, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2010 Paper

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JANUS: exploring the high redshift universe

D. Burrows, P. Roming, D. Fox, T. Herter, A. Falcone, S. Bilén, J. Nousek, J. Kennea

Proceedings Volume 7732, 77321U (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857106

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Telescopes, X-rays, Space telescopes, X-ray telescopes, Space operations, Gamma radiation, Optical instrument design, Data archive systems, Satellites

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Proceedings Article | 20 September 2007 Paper

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The swift-XRT imaging performances and serendipitous survey

A. Moretti, M. Perri, M. Capalbi, A. Abbey, L. Angelini, A. Beardmore, D. Burrows, S. Campana, G. Chincarini, O. Citterio, G. Cusumano, P. Evans, P. Giommi, M. Goad, O. Godet, C. Guidorzi, D. Grupe, J. Hill, J. Kennea, V. La Parola, V. Mangano, T. Mineo, D. Morris, J. Nousek, J. Osborne, K. Page, C. Pagani, J. Racusin, P. Romano, G. Tagliaferri, F. Tamburelli

Proceedings Volume 6688, 66880G (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734087

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Calibration, X-ray telescopes, Charge-coupled devices, Monte Carlo methods, Galaxy groups and clusters, Wavelet transforms, Telescopes, Error analysis, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2007 Paper

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Characterization and evolution of the swift x-ray telescope instrumental background

C. Pagani, D. C. Morris, J. Racusin, D. Grupe, L. Vetere, M. Stroh, A. Falcone, J. Kennea, D. Burrows, J. Nousek, A. Abbey, L. Angelini, A. Beardmore, S. Campana, M. Capalbi, G. Chincarini, O. Citterio, G. Cusumano, P. Giommi, O. Godet, J. Hill, V. La Parola, V. Mangano, T. Mineo, A. Moretti, J. Osborne, K. Page, M. Perri, P. Romano, G. Tagliaferri, F. Tamburelli

Proceedings Volume 6686, 668609 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734398

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, X-rays, Sensors, Vignetting, X-ray telescopes, Space operations, Particles, Temperature metrology, Gamma radiation, Photons

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2007 Paper

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The operation and evolution of the swift x-ray telescope

Jamie Kennea, D. Burrows, C. Pagani, J. Hill, J. Racusin, D. Morris, A. Abbey, A. Beardmore, S. Campana, G. Chincarini, G. Cusumano, P. Evans, N. Gehrels, O. Godet, T. Mineo, V. La Parola, V. Mangano, A. Moretti, J. Nousek, J. Osborne, K. Page, M. Perri, P. Romano, R. L. C. Starling, G. Tagliaferri, F. Tamburelli, A. Wells

Proceedings Volume 6686, 668608 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734394

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, X-rays, X-ray telescopes, Switching, Contamination, X-ray imaging, Gamma radiation, Space telescopes, X-ray optics, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2007 Paper

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The swift x-ray telescope: status and performance

David Burrows, J. Kennea, A. Abbey, A. Beardmore, S. Campana, M. Capalbi, G. Chincarini, G. Cusumano, P. Evans, J. Hill, P. Giommi, M. Goad, O. Godet, A. Moretti, D. Morris, J. Osborne, C. Pagani, K. Page, M. Perri, J. Racusin, P. Romano, R. L. C. Starling, G. Tagliaferri, F. Tamburelli, L. Tyler, R. Willingale

Proceedings Volume 6686, 668607 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.735130

KEYWORDS: X-rays, X-ray optics, X-ray telescopes, Stars, Galactic astronomy, Gamma radiation, X-ray detectors, Sensors, Space telescopes, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 19 August 2005 Paper

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The in-flight spectroscopic performance of the Swift XRT CCD camera

Julian Osborne, A. Beardmore, O. Godet, A. Abbey, M. Goad, K. Page, A. Wells, L. Angelini, D. Burrows, S. Campana, G. Chincarini, O. Citterio, G. Cusumano, P. Giommi, J. Hill, J. Kennea, V. LaParola, V. Mangano, T. Mineo, A. Moretti, J. Nousek, C. Pagani, M. Perri, P. Romano, G. Tagliaferri, F. Tamburelli

Proceedings Volume 5898, 589817 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617149

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Calibration, X-rays, Matrices, CCD cameras, Spectroscopy, Molybdenum, Spectral calibration, X-ray telescopes, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

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In–flight calibration of the Swift XRT Point Spread Function

Alberto Moretti, Sergio Campana, T. Mineo, Patrizia Romano, A. Abbey, L. Angelini, A. Beardmore, W. Burkert, D. Burrows, M. Capalbi, G. Chincarini, O. Citterio, G. Cusumano, M. Freyberg, P. Giommi, M. Goad, O. Godet, G. Hartner, J. Hill, J. Kennea, V. La Parola, V. Mangano, D. Morris, J. Nousek, J. Osborne, K. Page, C. Pagani, M. Perri, G. Tagliaferri, F. Tamburelli, A. Wells

Proceedings Volume 5898, 589818 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617164

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Calibration, Data modeling, Sensors, X-ray telescopes, Telescopes, Spectroscopy, Gamma radiation, X-rays, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

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Absolute timing with the SWIFT X-ray telescope (XRT)

G. Cusumano, V. Mangano, T. Mineo, V. La Parola, A. La Barbera, S. Campana, G. Chincarini, G. Tagliaferri, A. Moretti, P. Romano, M. Capalbi, M. Perri, P. Giommi, D. Burrows, D. Morris, J. Hill, J. Kennea, J. Nousek, C. Pagani, L. Angelini, J. Osborne, A. Abbey, A. Beardmore, M. Goad, K. Page, A. Wells

Proceedings Volume 5898, 58981A (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.616603

KEYWORDS: X-ray telescopes, X-rays, Calibration, Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, X-ray astronomy, Photodiodes, Space telescopes, Data centers, Gamma radiation

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

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In-flight calibration of the SWIFT XRT effective area

P. Romano, G. Cusumano, S. Campana, V. Mangano, A. Moretti, A. Abbey, L. Angelini, A. Beardmore, D. Burrows, M. Capalbi, G. Chincarini, O. Citterio, P. Giommi, M. Goad, O. Godet, G. Hartner, J. Hill, J. Kennea, V. LaParola, T. Mineo, D. Morris, J. Nousek, J. Osborne, K. Page, C. Pagani, M. Perri, G. Tagliaferri, F. Tamburelli, A. Wells

Proceedings Volume 5898, 589819 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.616974

KEYWORDS: Calibration, X-rays, Vignetting, X-ray telescopes, Astronomy, Mirrors, Charge-coupled devices, Point spread functions, X-ray astronomy, Gamma radiation

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

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Controlling the Swift XRT CCD temperature via passive cooling

Jamie Kennea, D. Burrows, A. Wells, C. Pagani, J. Hill, J. Racusin, D. Morris, S. Hunsberger, A. Abbey, A. Beardmore, S. Campana, M. Chester, G. Chincarini, G. Cusumano, N. Gehrels, O. Godet, T. Mineo, V. La Parola, V. Mangano, A. Moretti, J. Nousek, J. Osborne, K. Page, M. Perri, G. Tagliaferri, F. Tamburelli

Proceedings Volume 5898, 589816 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617681

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, X-ray telescopes, Space operations, Sensors, X-rays, Software development, Gamma radiation, X-ray optics, CCD image sensors, Switches

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

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Temperature dependent calibration products of the SWIFT x-ray telescope

David Morris, David Burrows, Joanne Hill, Jamie Kennea, Judith Racusin, Paul Wood, Chris Mangels, Robert Klar, Lorella Angelini, Francesca Tamburelli

Proceedings Volume 5898, 58981N (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.618019

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Calibration, Temperature metrology, Switching, X-ray telescopes, Satellites, Switches, Sun, Photon counting, X-ray astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

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The unique observing capabilities of the SWIFT x-ray telescope

J. Hill, L. Angelini, D. Morris, D. Burrows, A. Abbey, S. Campana, M. Capalbi, G. Cusumano, J. Kennea, R. Klar, C. Mangels, A. Moretti, J. Osborne, M. Perri, J. Racusin, G. Tagliaferri, F. Tamburelli, P. Wood, J. Nousek, A. Wells

Proceedings Volume 5898, 589815 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.618026

KEYWORDS: Space operations, Switches, Charge-coupled devices, Photodiodes, Calibration, Space telescopes, X-ray telescopes, Telescopes, X-rays, Gamma radiation

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