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The sensitivity of EGRET to gamma-ray polarizationA Monte Carlo simulation shows that the EGRET gamma-ray telescope aboard the GRO satellite does not have sufficient sensitivity to detect linear polarization, even for 100-percent polarized gamma-ray sources. This is confirmed by analysis of calibration data. Several data selection techniques suggested to enhance polarization sensitivity have been evaluated and found to not significantly improve sensitivity.
Document ID
19920042827
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Mattox, John R.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: Experimental Astronomy
Volume: 2
Issue: 2, 19
ISSN: 0922-6435
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Accession Number
92A25451
Distribution Limits
Public
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