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The Compton and pair creation telescope MEGA.

Authors :
von Ballmoos, Peter
Andritschke, Robert
Zoglauer, Andreas
Kanbach, Gottfried
Bloser, Peter F.
Schopper, Florian
Source :
Focusing Telescopes in Nuclear Astrophysics; 2006, p395-403, 9p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

MEGA, short for Medium Energy Gamma-ray Astronomy, is the development of a new technology telescope in the energy band 0.4-50 MeV. The wide energy range of MEGA, which spans nuclear γ-ray lines and energetic continuum spectra, the large field of view, and the capacity for polarimetry enables unique investigations into cosmic nucleosynthesis, particle accelerators around compact objects, and explosive high-energy events. We describe the development and tests of a prototype detector. Results from laboratory tests using radioactive sources and from a beam test calibration are presented and an outlook of a potential space mission is sketched. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9781402053030
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Focusing Telescopes in Nuclear Astrophysics
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
33672295
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5304-7_39