Abstract:
A radiation transport suite has been used to simulate gamma-ray emissions produced in the X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission spacecraft by interactions of cosmic-rays and solar p...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
A radiation transport suite has been used to simulate gamma-ray emissions produced in the X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission spacecraft by interactions of cosmic-rays and solar protons. Their energy deposition in charge coupled device detectors is a significant source of background.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science ( Volume: 43, Issue: 6, December 1996)
DOI: 10.1109/23.556857
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