Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Apr 1998
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American Physical Society, APS/AAPT Joint April Meeting, April 18-21, 1998 Columbus, Ohio, abstract #D3.09
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
CZT is a room-temperature semiconductor well suited for high energy X-ray astronomy. Knowledge of its background properties is essential for optimizing scientific instruments based on it. To study its background, we flew two CZT detectors on a high altitude balloon from Fort Sumner, NM in October 1997. The two detectors were a 12 mm x 12 mm x 2 mm detector with orthogonal crossed strip readout using 500 micron pitch electrodes plus "steering electrodes" to improve the anode charge collection and a standard 12 mm x 12 mm x 2 mm planar detector. These are the first results of a cross strip detector at balloon altitudes. The energy range for this flight was 20 keV to about 300 keV. We will present preliminary energy resolution and background flux with several passive shielding schemes. A second balloon flight is planned for March 1998, which will include an active shield.
Binns Robert W.
Dowkontt Paul
Duttweiler Fred
Epstein John
Hink Paul
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