Superconducting Magnetic Spectrometer for Cosmic Ray Nuclei

This paper describes the design, calibration, and operation of a magnetic spectrometer for particle astronomy. The spectrometer consists of a superconducting magnet, optical spark chambers, scintillation detectors, and associated electronics. The instrument has been flown in a balloon gondola to 4.8...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 1972-01, Vol.43 (1), p.1-11
Main Authors: Smith, L. H., Buffington, A., Wahlig, M. A., Dauber, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This paper describes the design, calibration, and operation of a magnetic spectrometer for particle astronomy. The spectrometer consists of a superconducting magnet, optical spark chambers, scintillation detectors, and associated electronics. The instrument has been flown in a balloon gondola to 4.8 g/cm2 residual atmosphere, where it was used to analyze the charge and differential rigidity spectra of primary nuclei from 5 to 100 GeV/c.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.1685401