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High resolution Cherenkov detectors for cosmic ray isotope experimentCerenkov detectors are used to measure the velocity of particles in configurations designed to study the isotopic composition of galactic cosmic rays. The geometrical properties of the detector are outlined. Monte-Carlo simulations of photon propagation in a diffusive detector were undertaken. The scattering properties of diffusively reflecting white paint and of surface treatments for the radiator material were measured. It is found that the absorption of light in the radiator is an important light loss mechanism. The simulations are used to find optimal mapping techniques and data reduction strategies. The application of these techniques are discussed with respect to the large area isotopic composition experiment (ALICE) Cerenkov detector.
Document ID
19850026617
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Acharya, B. S. (Tata Inst. of Fundamental Research Bombay, United States)
Balasubrahmanyan, V. K. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Esposito, J. A. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Lloyd-Evans, J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Ormes, J. F. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Streitmatter, R. E. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: 19th Intern. Cosmic Ray Conf - Vol. 3
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Report/Patent Number
OG-9.1-4
Accession Number
85N34930
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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