Update on the optical design and expected performance of the NewAthena telescope

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The NewAthena X-ray observatory utilizes Silicon Pore Optics (SPO) to provide high-throughput, high-resolution imaging. The current telescope design uses a precise 3D geometric model to optimize plate alignment across the full aperture, accounting for thermal and gravity-induced distortions. Advanced ray-tracing analysis tools confirm the mirror assembly's ability to meet scientific requirements for effective area and angular resolution in high-energy astrophysics applications.