Published June 30, 1981 | Version v1
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Gamma-rays above 100 GeV

Creators

  • 1. Durham Univ. (UK)
  • 2. Royal Greenwich Observatory, Hailsham (UK)

Description

The Cherenkov light technique for the ground -based detection of ultra-high energy γ-rays is described and some of the most significant measurements are reported. Improvements in experiments leading to increases in sensitivity are outlined and the aims of future work are discussed. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Philos. Trans. R. Soc. London, Ser. A
Journal Volume
301
Journal Issue
1462
Series
Philos. Trans. R. Soc. London, Ser. A.
Journal Page Range
615-628
ISSN
0080-4614

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
12626162
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
CHERENKOV RADIATION; COSMIC GAMMA SOURCES; COSMIC RADIATION; GAMMA ASTRONOMY; GAMMA DETECTION; GAMMA RADIATION; GEV RANGE 100-1000; PHOTONS; SENSITIVITY
Descriptors DEC
ASTRONOMY; COSMIC RAY SOURCES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; ENERGY RANGE; GEV RANGE; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MASSLESS PARTICLES; RADIATION DETECTION; RADIATIONS

Optional Information

Notes
Gamma-ray astronomy: a discussion arranged by the British National Committee on Space Research under the leadership of Sir Harrie Massey, F.R.S., A.W. Wolfendale, F.R.S., and R.D. Wills.