Title of article
A possible use for polarizers in imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes
Author/Authors
de la Calle، نويسنده , , I and Contreras، نويسنده , , J.L and Cortina، نويسنده , , J and Fonseca، نويسنده , , V، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2002
Pages
17
From page
133
To page
149
Abstract
Cherenkov radiation produced in extensive air showers shows a net polarization. This article discusses its properties and physical origin, and proposes an arrangement of polarizers potentially useful for imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes.
Keywords
TeV energies , Polarization , Atmospheric Cherenkov detectors , VHE ?-rays , ?/hadron separation
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2002
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Record number
1328868
Link To Document