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Cryogenic refrigeration for x ray telescopes in space

Cryogenic refrigeration for x-ray telescopes in space

Apr 11, 20251 min read

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  • work/industries/space

Description of need

X-ray telescopes (and some other equipment) in space need to be cooled below 1 K. But the temperature of space is 3 K, so active cooling is required.

Problem severity (1-10)

Who has this need

Total addressable market (TAM)

Solutions today, and their shortcomings

Potentially relevant capabilities

Squeegee cooling

References

  • 2023-05-03 Dhananjay (DJ) Ravikumar
  • https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/full_html/2021/03/aa39313-20/aa39313-20.html

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  • Description of need
  • Problem severity (1-10)
  • Who has this need
  • Total addressable market (TAM)
  • Solutions today, and their shortcomings
  • Potentially relevant capabilities
  • References

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