AXAF detector backgrounds produced by cosmic ray protons

X-ray detector backgrounds expected for the planned AXAF mission due to the galactic cosmic ray (GCR) proton environment have been determined by detailed Monte Carlo simulations. The predicted GCR-induced prompt and activation backgrounds are about 0.03 and 0.02 counts/cm/sup 2/-s, respectively whic...

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Main Authors: Armstrong, T.W., Colborn, B.L., Dietz, K.L., O'Dell, S.L., Weisskopf, M.C.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Data analysis
Libraries
Monte Carlo methods
Neutrons
Numerical simulation
Production
Protons
Radioactive materials
Solid modeling
X-ray detectors
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Summary:X-ray detector backgrounds expected for the planned AXAF mission due to the galactic cosmic ray (GCR) proton environment have been determined by detailed Monte Carlo simulations. The predicted GCR-induced prompt and activation backgrounds are about 0.03 and 0.02 counts/cm/sup 2/-s, respectively which are small compared to signal strengths expected for planned AXAF observation scenarios.
DOI:10.1109/CHERBS.1997.660219