Instrumental technique in x-ray astronomy
Journal Article
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· Annu. Rev. Astron. Astrophys., v. 13, pp. 423-509
This review is confined to nonfocusing, high-sensitivity counter techniques used in the detection of cosmic photons in the 0.20 to 300 keV range. The status of x-ray astronomy, photon interactions, detector principles and applications, sensitivity considerations, radiation environment, and contemporary instruments are discussed. (42 figures, 175 references) (BJG)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of California, San Diego, La Jolla
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-006153
- OSTI ID:
- 4172857
- Journal Information:
- Annu. Rev. Astron. Astrophys., v. 13, pp. 423-509, Journal Name: Annu. Rev. Astron. Astrophys., v. 13, pp. 423-509; ISSN ARAAA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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