Published September 21, 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Gamma-ray polarimetry

Description

An astrophysics application of a low-noise Double-sided Silicon Strip Detector (DSSD) is described. A Semiconductor Multiple-Compton Telescope (SMCT) is being developed to explore the γ-ray universe in the 0.1-20 MeV energy range. Excellent energy resolution and polarization sensitivity are key features of the SMCT. We have developed prototype modules for a low-noise DSSD system that achieved an energy resolution of 1.3 keV (FWHM) for 122 keV at 0 deg.C. Results of a gamma-ray imaging test are also presented

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/S0168-9002(03)01808-4;
arXiv
arXiv:hep-ex/0302008v1;
PII
S0168900203018084;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Journal Volume
511
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 287-290
ISSN
0168-9002
CODEN
NIMAER

Conference

Title
11. international workshop on vertex detectors
Dates
3-8 Nov 2002
Place
Kailua-Kona, HI (United States)

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Syrian Arab Republic
INIS RN
35045880
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COSMIC RAY DETECTION; ENERGY RESOLUTION; GAMMA DETECTION; MEV RANGE 01-10; MEV RANGE 10-100; NOISE; POLARIMETRY; POLARIZATION; SI SEMICONDUCTOR DETECTORS; TELESCOPE COUNTERS
Descriptors DEC
DETECTION; ENERGY RANGE; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MEV RANGE; RADIATION DETECTION; RADIATION DETECTORS; RESOLUTION; SEMICONDUCTOR DETECTORS

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