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Application of imaging to the atmospheric Cherenkov techniqueTurver and Weekes proposed using a system of phototubes in the focal plane of a large reflector to give an air Cherenkov camera for gamma ray astronomy. Preliminary results with a 19 element camera have been reported previously. In 1983 the camera was increased to 37 pixels; it has now been routinely operated for two years. A brief physical description of the camera, its mode of operation, and the data reduction procedures are presented. The Monte Carlo simultations on which these are based on also reviewed.
Document ID
19850026668
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cawley, M. F.
(University Coll. Dublin, Ireland)
Fegan, D. J.
(University Coll. Dublin, Ireland)
Gibbs, K.
(Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Dublin, Ireland)
Gorham, P. W.
(Hawaii Univ.)
Hillas, A. M.
(Leeds Univ.)
Lamb, R. C.
(Iowa State Univ.)
Liebing, D. F.
(Iowa State Univ.)
Mackeown, P. K.
(Hong Kong Univ.)
Porter, N. A.
(University Coll.)
Stenger, V. J.
(Hawaii Univ.)
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-9.5-4
Accession Number
85N34981
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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