Press release
MAXI X-ray detectors to find black holes
MAXI Detector from Oxford Instruments
The development and fabrication of the MAXI X-ray detectors has been very demanding and is a landmark achievement for Oxford Instruments. Design of the detector started in 1997 and the last units were delivered to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA in 2004.
12 detectors will be installed on the Japanese Exposed Facility outside the International Space Station.
MAXI detectors are sealed multiwire proportional counters with an extremely large sensing area. The size of one detector is 36 cm x 24 cm x 9 cm and the weight is 5.5 kg and they are made of titanium for maximum strength and light weight.
The detectors will monitor the whole of space as the Space Station orbits the Earth. The MAXI instrument will create a dynamic map of all X-ray sources, the most interesting objects being active galactic nuclei and giant black holes. It will also observe sudden gamma-ray bursts, which usually die out fast, and send an alert to astronomers. Most of the measurement data are transmitted in real time and will be accessible to astronomers via the internet within minutes.
Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis
OIIA offers a range of Analytical Instruments designed for demanding quality control applications. From materials analysis to thickness gauging, the Industrial Analysis products incorporate the latest in available technology, coupled with over 30 years of experience in designing, producing and supporting world class instruments.
X-MET handheld X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysers and our expanded range of ARC/Spark mobile Optical Emission Spectrometers (OES) are specifically designed for positive material identification, alloy analysis and the determination of hazardous materials for RoHS compliance. Our OES systems comprise: FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO, FOUNDRY-MASTER COMPACT, FOUNDRY-MASTER UV, PMI-MASTER PRO, PMI-MASTER SORT, TEST-MASTER PRO and ARC-MET.
X-Supreme, Lab-X, MDX1000 XRF spectrometers span the price/performance range for routine chemical analysis. From Sulfur in petroleum products to the analysis of limestone, we can match exactly the correct spectrometer to your needs, as we offer the broadest range in the industry.
For thickness gauging applications we offer handheld magnetic and eddy current gauges to full function, high performance XR systems. Our X-Strata980 systems provide world-class performance for coating thickness measurement.
OIA Oy in Espoo Finland also designs and manufactures different types of detector and spectral analysis systems for demanding measurements in space.
Oxford Instruments Analytical Oy
Nihtisillankuja 5
FI-02631 Espoo
Finland
Tuija Nyberg
+358 9 329 41240
tuija.nyberg@oxinst.com
This release was published on openPR.
Permanent link to this press release:
Copy
Please set a link in the press area of your homepage to this press release on openPR. openPR disclaims liability for any content contained in this release.
You can edit or delete your press release MAXI X-ray detectors to find black holes here
News-ID: 83226 • Views: …
More Releases from Oxford Instruments
Oxford instruments introduces the new smarter UVTouch OES probe
Oxford Instruments introduces the new UVTouch OES probe, an essential tool for PMI (Positive Material Identification) work at high level. No more working with heavy items on ladders or scaffolds. Just take the light weight 2 kg UVTouch probe and leave the spectrometer on the floor level!
The PMI-MASTER PRO with the UVTouch probe is the only analyser with an optional 10 m flexible connection cable. Fast analysis, quick identification…
Oxford Instruments and Vericheck form strategic business alliance
Oxford Instruments and Verichek Technical Services form new strategic business alliance for the sale of X-MET handheld XRF materials analyzers into the Scrap and PMI markets in the USA.
Oxford Instruments Inc. Concord, MA announces a new distribution agreement with Verichek Technical Services (VTS) to sell the X-MET handheld XRF analyzer into customers requiring scrap sorting and PMI testing capability in the United States of America commencing from April 1st…
Oxford Instruments’ new X-Strata980 for analysis of trace elements and measure …
Oxford Instruments is pleased to release its new X-Strata980 X-ray fluorescence analyzer which combines a high-power X-ray tube and large LN2 free detector, to measure small areas of complex samples and deliver limits of detection in single digit ppms. Detecting hazardous elements in small amounts assures the production of environmentally friendly product and saves business from costly recalls or enforcements of regulatory legislation.
The instrument performs excellent analysis…
New Handheld instrument for screening for Lead in Toys and Consumer Goods
In recent weeks and months many toys have been recalled from the market due to the presence of lead in the paint applied to the toy. The recalls are primarily being carried out by the major toy manufacturers; however, there is reason to believe that the problem exists throughout the toy industry.
In response to the concern regarding high levels of lead in toys and children’s jewelry, Oxford…
More Releases for MAXI
IonixAIChain Vs Maxi Doge ($MAXI)- Best Crypto Presales 2026
As we navigate the evolving cryptocurrency market in 2026, investors continue searching for promising opportunities among the best crypto presale 2026 discussions, best crypto presales, and projects that could become the next crypto to explode. For American beginners especially, finding the best crypto to buy with real utility and strong fundamentals remains a priority amid market cycles filled with both innovation and cautionary tales.
You can explore the IonixAIChain presale directly…
Best altcoins: Maxi Doge (MAXI) Gains Strong Bullish Momentum
Maxi Doge has emerged as one of the best altcoins after a sharp run driven by social momentum and early liquidity from its MAXI presale. The MAXI token raised roughly $4.18 million at a presale price near $0.0002695, creating tight initial circulating supply that supports asymmetric upside for speculative traders.
Across the crypto market, renewed liquidity and rising risk appetite have fueled an altcoin surge that favors meme coins and presale…
XRP Price Prediction: Maxi Doge (MAXI) Captures XRP Holder Attention
Dogecoin's move into a bearish phase has reshaped risk flows across meme tokens. DOGE fell through the $0.15 zone toward $0.138, slipping under key moving averages as volume and trader enthusiasm waned. That pullback often creates a capital vacuum that reallocates into newer, higher-beta narratives.
One beneficiary is Maxi Doge (https://maxidogetoken.com/), whose MAXI presale has raised more than $4.1 million so far. Launched at an early-stage price near $0.000269 and capped…
Ethereum Price Stalls - Investors Shift Toward Maxi Doge (MAXI)
Ethereum price has stalled just below $3,900, prompting a notable crypto rotation as some traders pivot toward faster-moving meme coins like Maxi Doge (https://maxidogetoken.com/). Recent snapshots show ETH trading near $3,852.55 after a brief dip to about $3,504, with daily moves swinging between modest declines and gains that highlight short-term volatility around the $3,800-$3,900 band.
Trading volume has surged in 24-hour windows, driven by mixed ETF flows and on-chain buying that…
Next 1000x Crypto: Maxi Doge ($MAXI) Steps Into Focus
The phrase next 1000x crypto gets abused in headlines but it still guides how serious traders look for asymmetric setups when markets calm. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) (https://maxidogetoken.com/) is in focus because the story is testable in public, not made up from buzzwords. A meme-native wrapper with measurable participation loops, transparent communication and a predictable posting schedule lets cautious buyers try small positions without pretending risk has disappeared. If spreads keep…
Best Crypto Presale Alert: Maxi Doge (MAXI) - Innovative Tech & Growth
You're looking at a market that is cautious but full of opportunity. Maxi Doge (MAXI) is presented as a hidden gem with potential for 100x growth before year-end, driven by novel tech, strong staking, and clear milestones.
Large caps like Bitcoin and Ethereum slid 1.1% and 2.3% last week, leaving the overall market cap near $3.79 trillion and a Fear & Greed Index at 28. In this pullback, fixed-price entries attract…
