Title :
Cerenkov Light Collection in the High Energy Astronomical Observatory a Cosmic Ray Experiment
Author :
Arens, John F. ; Balasubrahmanyan, V.K. ; Ormes, Jonathan F. ; Schutt, John B. ; Shai, Charles M. ; Silverberg, Robert ; Crannell, Carol Jo
Author_Institution :
NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Maryland
fDate :
6/1/1972 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An improved Cerenkov counter for the High Energy Cosmic Ray Experiment on the first High Energy Astronomy Observatory will make the resolution between different nuclei much better. A more UV reflecting paint and improved radiator and PMT positioning should give us hoped for results.
Keywords :
Aluminum; Bonding; Counting circuits; Detectors; Geometry; Glass; Observatories; Optical reflection; Photomultipliers; Reflectivity;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1972.4326719
