Hard X-ray and Gamma-Ray Detectors

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2010-10-19

arxiv.org/abs/1010.4069v1

D. M. Smith, "Hard X-ray and Gamma-Ray Detectors," in "Photons in Space," ISSI Scientific Report SR-009, edited by M. C. E. Hu

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics

18 pages, 6 figures. This work appeared as Chapter 21 of "Observing Photons in Space," ISSI Scientific Report SR-009, edited b

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The detection of photons above 10 keV through MeV and GeV energies is challenging due to the penetrating nature of the radiation, which can require large detector volumes, resulting in correspondingly high background. In this energy range, most detectors in space are either scintillators or solid-state detectors. The choice of detector technology depends on the energy range of interest, expected levels of signal and background, required energy and spatial resolution, particle environment on orbit, and other factors. This section covers the materials and configurations commonly used from 10 keV to > 1 GeV.

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