The STACEE Ground-Based Gamma-Ray Detector

We describe the design and performance of the Solar Tower Atmospheric Cherenkov Effect Experiment (STACEE) in its complete configuration. STACEE uses the heliostats of a solar energy research facility to collect and focus the Cherenkov photons produced in gamma-ray induced air showers. The light is...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2005-06
Main Authors: Collaboration, STACEE, Gingrich, D M, Boone, L M, Bramel, D, Carson, J, Covault, C E, tin, P, Hanna, D S, Hinton, J A, Jarvis, A, Kildea, J, Lindner, T, Mueller, C, Mukherjee, R, Ong, R A, Ragan, K, Scalzo, R A, Theoret, C G, Williams, D A, Zweerink, J A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Active galactic nuclei
Cosmic ray showers
Gamma ray bursts
Gamma ray detectors
Gamma rays
Heliostats
Photomultiplier tubes
Photons
Pulsars
Solar energy
Supernova remnants
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Summary:We describe the design and performance of the Solar Tower Atmospheric Cherenkov Effect Experiment (STACEE) in its complete configuration. STACEE uses the heliostats of a solar energy research facility to collect and focus the Cherenkov photons produced in gamma-ray induced air showers. The light is concentrated onto an array of photomultiplier tubes located near the top of a tower. The large Cherenkov photon collection area of STACEE results in a gamma-ray energy threshold below that of previous ground-based detectors. STACEE is being used to observe pulsars, supernova remnants, active galactic nuclei, and gamma-ray bursts.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.0506613