| タイトル | Monte-Carlo Estimation of the Inflight Performance of the GEMS Satellite X-Ray Polarimeter |
| 著者（英） | Takeuchi, Yoko; Black, Kevin; Hayato, Asami; Yoshikawa, Akifumi; Marlowe, Hannah; Kitaguchi, Takao; Hill, Joanne; Griffiths, Scott; Enoto, Teruaki; Tamagawa, Toru; Jahoda, Keith; Krizmanic, John; Kaaret, Philip; Kaneko, Kenta; Sturner, Steve |
| 著者所属（英） | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center |
| 発行日 | 2014-07-24 |
| 言語 | eng |
| 内容記述 | We report a Monte-Carlo estimation of the in-orbit performance of a cosmic X-ray polarimeter designed to be installed on the focal plane of a small satellite. The simulation uses GEANT for the transport of photons and energetic particles and results from Magboltz for the transport of secondary electrons in the detector gas. We validated the simulation by comparing spectra and modulation curves with actual data taken with radioactive sources and an X-ray generator. We also estimated the in-orbit background induced by cosmic radiation in low Earth orbit. |
| NASA分類 | Astrophysics |
| レポートNO | GSFC-E-DAA-TN28527 |
| 権利 | Copyright |
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