Testing and calibration of the IBEX Lo-Res Collimator

Author

Stephen Zaffke, University of New Hampshire, Durham

Date of Award

Winter 2008

Project Type

Thesis

Program or Major

Physics

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Eberhard Mobius

Abstract

The Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission will provide full sky images of Energetic Neutral Atoms (ENA's) from interstellar space. The Collimator is tasked to restrict the Field of View (FOV) of IBEX, as well as repel ions up to 10keV in energy to a degree greater than 10.

4, and electrons up to 600eVto the same degree. This thesis retests the capability of the Collimator to perform these functions, as well as improving upon the testing procedures.

Recommended Citation

Zaffke, Stephen, "Testing and calibration of the IBEX Lo-Res Collimator" (2008). Master's Theses and Capstones. 440.
https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/440