Science Interest Group
X-Ray
The X-Ray Science Interest Group (XR SIG) serves as an active communication forum for X-Ray astrophysics. XR SIG is open to the scientific community.
About XR SIG
Supporting Mission Studies and Concept Development for Future X-Ray Observatories
The X-Ray Science Interest Group (XR SIG) will provide quantitative metrics and assessments to NASA with regard to future X-Ray observatories.
XR SIG will track and analyze evolving science goals and requirements in X-Ray astronomy, especially as current hot topics evolve. XR SIG will also analyze technology development and prioritization plans and assist the Physics of the Cosmos Program Analysis Group in determining technology needs.
The X-Ray Sky about Supporting Mission Studies and Concept Development for Future X-Ray Observatories
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X-Ray SIG Chairs
Current Chairs
| Name | Institution | Term |
|---|---|---|
| David Pooley | Trinity University | 2021 – |
| Chien-Ting Chen | USRA / MSFC | 2023 – |
| Breanna Binder | Cal Poly Pomona | |
| Steven Ehlert | MSFC | |
| Scott Randall | CfA | |
| Fabio Pacucci | CfA |
Former Chairs
Former chairs of the X-Ray Science Interest Group (XR SIG) who served on the PhysPAG Executive Committee from 2012 through 2021.
| Name | Institution | SIG | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Grefenstette | Caltech | XR SIG / HWO | 2024 |
| Grant Tremblay | Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | Observatory XR SIG | 2019 – 2023 |
| Jillian Bellovary | Queensborough Community College | GW SIG / XR SIG | 2019 – 2022 |
| Ryan Hickox | Dartmouth College | XR SIG | 2018 – 2022 |
| John Tomsick | UC Berkeley | GR SIG / XR SIG | 2016 – 2019 |
| Mark Bautz | MIT | XR SIG | 2014 – 2018 |
| Ralph Kraft | SAO | XR SIG | 2016 – 2018 |
| Jay Bookbinder | SAO | XR SIG | 2012 – 2016 |
| John Nousek | Penn State University | XR SIG | 2013–2016 |
News & Events
Developing CMOS Detectors for Use in Future X-ray Astrophysics Missions. Speakers: Sarah Heine and Eric D. Miller
Mission Concepts for the Astrophysics Strategic Technology & Research Accelerator (ASTRA) Initiative. 1:00pm ET
Physics of the Cosmos at the APS Global Physics Summit 2026. The American Physical Society Joint March Meeting and April Meeting
Physics of the Cosmos at the 247th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society
Advancing Critical-Angle Transmission (CAT) Grating Technology for High Resolving Power Soft X-ray Spectroscopy Speaker Ralf Heilmann, MIT Abstract High resolving power soft x-ray spectroscopy has been confirmed by the Astro2020 Decadal Survey as a high-priority strategic measurement technique with R…
High-Resolution Hard X-ray Spectroscopy with Transition Edge Sensor Microcalorimeter Arrays Speaker Fabian Kislat (University of New Hampshire) Abstract Spectroscopy of X-ray and gamma-ray lines is one of the most powerful tools of high-energy astrophysics. Gamma-ray emission originating from decays of…
X-Ray SIG Documents
Decadal Survey White Papers Project
Unlocking the Capabilities of Future High-Resolution X-ray Spectroscopy Missions Through Laboratory Astrophysics
Time Domain Studies of Neutron Star and Black Hole Populations: X-ray Identification of Compact Object Types
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