Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jun 1983
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1983ncimc...6..327c&link_type=abstract
Nuovo Cimento C, Geophysics and Space Physics, vol. 6C, May-June 1983, p. 327-336.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
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Energetic Particles, Gamma Ray Astronomy, Relativistic Electron Beams, Solar Arrays, Solar Energy, Antenna Arrays, Cerenkov Radiation, Cosmic Rays, Monte Carlo Method
Scientific paper
The previously suggested use of large solar-energy arrays for additional applications in astronomy and astrophysics is herein analysed for the case of high-energy gamma-ray astronomy. A study by Monte Carlo techniques has been conducted of the response of an array of 800 sq m reflective area to the Cerenkov light produced by relativistic electrons of high-energy cascades, initiated by primary cosmic rays (gamma-rays and protons) in the earth's atmosphere. The calculation shows that night-time use of these devices may give information on the study of gamma-ray sources which is consistent with the results obtained from specific apparatuses, from the point of view of both energy threshold and detectable fluxes. This result confirms the possibility of designing multiscope arrays operating daily as solar-energy collectors and at night-time as cosmic gamma-ray detectors, with obvious advantages from the financial point of view.
Castagnoli Carlo
Dardo M.
Morello C.
Navarra Gianni
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