In a recent revelation, it has been revealed that a NASA optics expert Maxim Markevitch has developed a novel kind of X-ray mirror, which has been developed after seeing the roll of Scotch tape. Maxim was of the view that one day, he was seeing the tape and was wondering if an X-ray mirror is being developed on the same patterns.

He even discussed the idea with some of his colleagues, but they could see any strong point in developing the same. Maxim said that he remained determined to develop such thing, as it would be able to catch more X-rays.

After developing the same, Maxim was of the view, “There remains a large and totally unexplored discovery space of faint, diffuse nonthermal astrophysical objects emitting at high X-ray energies”.

Maxim said that though they have developed the devise, it will take them a year to know that whether or not the devise will work as desired. If things worked out then Maxim said that there will be no need to spend on heavy mirrors to trap the rays. This measure will act as more of an economic devises, which will also be quite easy to handle even, he further affirmed.