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Advanced Laser Retroreflectors for Astrophysics and Space Science

We developed advances laser retroreflectors for solar system exploration, geodesy and for precision test of General Relativity (GR) and new gravitational physics: a micro-reflector array (INRRI, Instrument for landing-Roving laser Retroreflectors Investigations), a midsize reflector array for the European Earth Observation (EO) program, Copernicus (CORA, COpernicus laser Retroreflector Array), ...

Ongoing Space Physics - Astrophysics Connections

I review several ongoing connections between space physics and astrophysics: a) Measurements of energetic particle spectra have confirmed theoretical prediction of the highest energy to which shocks can accelerate particles, and this has direct bearing on the origin of the highest energy cosmic rays. b) Mass ejection in solar flares may help us understand photon ejection in the giant flares of ...

Transfer of Polarized Light in Planetary Atmospheres Astrophysics and Space Science Library

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We discuss three topics related to the neutron star (NS) mass spectrum. At first we discuss the possibility to form low-mass (M < ∼ 1M⊙) and suggest this is possible only due to fragmentation of rapidly rotating proto-NSs. Such low-mass NSs should have very high spatial velocities which could allow identification. A critical assessment of this scenario is given. Secondly, we discuss mass growth...

Bolometric Detectors for Space Astrophysics

An overview is given of the status of arrays of bolometric detectors for space astrophysics at wavelengths from ~ 40 to ~ 3000μm. The existing technologies based on semiconductor thermistors that are being prepared for current space missions are described first. The new opportunities provided by superconducting TES technology for large format arrays with multiplexed readouts are then described....