Fabrication status and expected performance of the inner-core X-ray optic for BabyIAXO
The episode discusses "Fabrication status and expected performance of the inner-core X-ray optic for BabyIAXO," a component designed to detect axions. Hosts detail the complex manufacturing process, including thermal slumping and EMAAL techniques, and discuss how achieving high precision is critical for boosting signal-to-noise ratios.