Computer Science
Scientific paper
Oct 1996
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Proc. SPIE Vol. 2806, p. 457-471, Gamma-Ray and Cosmic-Ray Detectors, Techniques, and Missions, Brian D. Ramsey; Thomas A. Parne
Computer Science
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Scientific paper
Model calculations for a next generation telescope for high resolution gamma-ray spectroscopy are presented: the sensitivity for narrow lines is based on estimates of the background level and the detection efficiency. The instrumental background rates (continuum and lines) are explained as a sum of various components that depend on cosmic-ray intensity and spectrometer characteristics (e.g. mass distribution around the Ge detectors, passive material, characteristics of the detection system and background reduction techniques). Extended background calculations have been performed both with Monte-Carlo simulations and using empirical, semi-empirical and calculated neutron and proton cross-sections. In order to improve the spectrometer sensitivity several design and background reduction techniques (shield thickness, passive material, active or passive coded mask, enriched or natural Ge detectors) have been compared for an instrument with a fixed detector volume.
Jean Pierre
Naya Juan E.
Vedrenne Gilbert
von Ballmoos Peter.
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