The STACEE ground-based gamma-ray detector

We describe the design and performance of the solar tower atmospheric Cherenkov effect experiment (STACEE) in its complete configuration. STACEE uses the heliostats of a solar energy research facility to collect and focus the Cherenkov photons produced in gamma-ray induced air showers. The light is...

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Hauptverfasser:	Gingrich, D.M., Boone, L.M., Bramel, D., Carson, J., Covault, C.E., Fortin, P., Hanna, D.S., Hinton, J.A., Jarvis, A., Kildea, J., Lindner, T., Mueller, C., Mukherjee, R., Ong, R.A., Ragan, K., Scalzo, R.A., Theoret, C.G., Williams, D.A., Zweerink, J.A.
Format:	Tagungsbericht
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astronomy Educational institutions Gamma ray detection Gamma ray detectors Mirrors Optical imaging Physics Poles and towers Solar energy Telescopes
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Zusammenfassung:	We describe the design and performance of the solar tower atmospheric Cherenkov effect experiment (STACEE) in its complete configuration. STACEE uses the heliostats of a solar energy research facility to collect and focus the Cherenkov photons produced in gamma-ray induced air showers. The light is concentrated onto an array of photomultiplier tubes located near the top of a tower. The large Cherenkov photon collection area of STACEE results in a gamma-ray energy threshold below that of previous ground-based detectors. STACEE is being used to observe pulsars, supernova remnants, active galactic nuclei, and gamma-ray bursts.
ISSN:	1082-3654 2577-0829
DOI:	10.1109/NSSMIC.2004.1462067