Computer Science
Scientific paper
Sep 2001
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2001esasp.459..635w&link_type=abstract
In: Exploring the gamma-ray universe. Proceedings of the Fourth INTEGRAL Workshop, 4-8 September 2000, Alicante, Spain. Editor:
Computer Science
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Extragalactic Gamma-Ray Background, Tgrs Ge Spectrometer, Instrumental Background
Scientific paper
The count rate in the TGRS Ge detector on board WIND contains a large contribution from the cosmic diffuse gamma-ray background due to its large aperture of ~2π sterad and due to the fact that instrumental backgrounds are generally lower in WIND's highly elliptical orbit than for near-Earth experiments. If instrumental backgrounds can be eliminated, a measurement of the cosmic diffuse gamma-ray background becomes possible. We give a preliminary demonstration of how as many instrumental background features as possible can eventually be removed, particularly continua arising from β-decay, Compton scattering, and positron annihilation in the detector, and also the many lines which are resolved by the TGRS Ge detector. These techniques may also be useful for removing instrumental backgrounds in SPI/INTEGRAL.
Dean Anthony J.
Diallo Nene
Harris Mark J.
Shaw Simon E.
Sturner Steven
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