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Characteristics of the telescope for high energy γ-ray astronomy selected for definition studies on the gamma ray observatory

E. B. Hughes, R. Hofstadter, J. Rolfe, D. L. Bertsch, William J. Cruickshank, C. H. Ehrmann, C. E. Fichtel, R. C. Hartman, D. A. Kniffen, R. W. Ross,

IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science · 1980 · 11 citations · 1 references

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Natural SciencesAstronomyPhysicsAstrophysicsGamma-ray AstronomyObservational AstronomyGamma-ray InstrumentationGamma-ray SourcesGamma-ray TelescopesHigh-energy Astrophysical SourcesHigh-energy AstrophysicsObservatory InstrumentationAngular ResolutionGamma-ray Telescope DesignHigh-energy Gamma-ray AstronomyHigh-energy Gamma-ray SensitivityObservational MethodologyRadiation Energy ResolutionTelescope Array Design

Abstract

The high energy γ-ray telescope selected for definition studies on the Gamma Ray Observatory provides a substantial improvement in observational capability over earlier instruments. It will have about 20 times more sensitivity, cover a much broader energy range, have considerably better energy resolution and provide a significantly improved angular resolution. The design and performance are described.

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Measurement of the reflectivities and absorption lengths at different wavelengths of plastic scintillator and acrylglass

G. Kettenring · Nuclear Instruments and Methods · 1975 · 23 citations

Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +14