A Moon orbiting observatory for the measurement of the elemental and isotopic composition in the primary cosmic radiation

Details A Moon orbiting observatory for the measurement of the elemental and isotopic composition in the primary cosmic radiation A Moon orbiting observatory for the measurement of the elemental and isotopic composition in the primary cosmic radiation

Oct 1994

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Astrophysics and Space Science (ISSN 0004-640X), vol. 220, no. 1, p. 131-147

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Abundance, Antimatter, Cosmic Rays, Lunar Albedo, Lunar Satellites, Satellite Design, Satellite-Borne Instruments, Aluminum Isotopes, Beryllium Isotopes, Calorimeters, Carbon Isotopes, Elementary Particles, Photomultiplier Tubes, Scintillation Counters

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We describe a project for the measurement of elemental composition of the primary cosmic radiation to be performed by a space observatory orbiting around the Moon. The absence of atmosphere and the low intrinsic magnetic field of the Moon give access to the very low energy component of the cosmic radiation, allowing the search for rare events. The quest for antinuclei, the determination of the lunar lepton albedo and the abundance measurement of galactic radioactive clocks (Be-10, C-14, Al-26) are the major tasks of the ANTARES apparatus (ANTimatter Assessment RESearch) We report details of the instrument design, the expected performance for single detectors, their capability to accomplish the proposed measurements and the characteristics of the space mission.

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