Gamma-ray instrumentation and its uses in space
Abstract
Studies to examine astrophysical objects in various ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum using gamma ray instrumentation are described. Particular features of gamma-ray telescopes and orbital space observatories are discussed. Structural design criteria and specifics of instrumentation are described in detail for both American and U.S.S.R. programs. Equipment diagrams, specifically for gamma-ray telescopes spark chambers and scintillation counters are presented. Similar diagrams and descriptions are given for gamma-ray telescopes for soft gamma radiation and for medium-energy telescopes.
- Publication:
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USSR Report Space
- Pub Date:
- December 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981RpSpR..14...42K
- Keywords:
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- Astrophysics;
- Gamma Rays;
- Space Stations;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- Technology Utilization;
- Telescopes;
- Electromagnetic Spectra;
- Equipment Specifications;
- Mirrors;
- Photomultiplier Tubes;
- Scintillation Counters;
- Spark Chambers;
- Structural Design Criteria;
- Space Radiation