Hard X-ray polarimetry by means of Rayleigh scattering

被引:12
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作者
Tashenov, S. [1 ]
Khaplanov, A. [1 ]
Cederwall, B. [1 ]
Schassburger, K-U. [1 ]
机构
[1] AlbaNova Univ Ctr Stockholm, Royal Inst Technol, KTH, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden
基金
瑞典研究理事会;
关键词
X-ray polarimetry; Rayleigh scattering; Segmented germanium detectors; POLARIZATION; RESOLUTION;
D O I
10.1016/j.nima.2008.11.145
中图分类号
TH7 [仪器、仪表];
学科分类号
0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
A new linear polarimetry technique based on Rayleigh scattering is introduced. Its properties are compared to the Compton technique. Experimental verification was realized using a 5 x 5 segmented planar HPGe pixel detector. In the proof-of-principle experiment a measurement of Rayleigh scattering off lead atoms was performed for linearly polarized; approximate to 53.3 keV photons at two scattering angles. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:599 / 603
页数:5
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