A γ-ray tracking algorithm for the GRETA spectrometer

被引:118
作者
Schmid, GJ [1 ]
Deleplanque, MA [1 ]
Lee, IY [1 ]
Stephens, FS [1 ]
Vetter, K [1 ]
Clark, RM [1 ]
Diamond, RM [1 ]
Fallon, P [1 ]
Macchiavelli, AO [1 ]
MacLeod, RW [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calif Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, Berkeley, CA 94720 USA
关键词
GRETA; high-multiplicity gamma-ray events;
D O I
10.1016/S0168-9002(99)00188-6
中图分类号
TH7 [仪器、仪表];
学科分类号
0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
We discuss a gamma-ray tracking algorithm that has been developed for the proposed gamma-ray energy tracking array (GRETA). This algorithm has been designed so as to maximize the resolving power for detecting high-multiplicity gamma-ray events. The conceptual basis for this algorithm will be presented. In addition, Monte Carlo simulated data will be used to assess performance over a large range of relevant parameters. A discussion of the potential gamma-ray polarimeter performance of GRETA is also presented. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:69 / 83
页数:15
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