The CALorimetric Electron Telescope (CALET) mission is proposed for a long exposure observation of high energy cosmic rays and gamma radiation, taking advantage of the JEM-EF facility on the International Space Station. The instrument is optimized for the search of nearby sources of acceleration of cosmic ray electrons in the TeV energy range. Its large collection power also allows for precision studies of the elemental composition of VHE nuclei and of their spectral features. The charge identification of the incoming particle is performed by a double-layered array of pixelated silicon sensors, covering a seamless sensitive area of the order of 1 m2. The conceptual design of the array and its front-end electronics are presented.

A Silicon Array for Cosmic-Ray Composition Measurements in CALET

AVANZINI, CARLO;BASTI, ANDREA;MESSINEO, ALBERTO MARIA;
2009-01-01

Abstract

The CALorimetric Electron Telescope (CALET) mission is proposed for a long exposure observation of high energy cosmic rays and gamma radiation, taking advantage of the JEM-EF facility on the International Space Station. The instrument is optimized for the search of nearby sources of acceleration of cosmic ray electrons in the TeV energy range. Its large collection power also allows for precision studies of the elemental composition of VHE nuclei and of their spectral features. The charge identification of the incoming particle is performed by a double-layered array of pixelated silicon sensors, covering a seamless sensitive area of the order of 1 m2. The conceptual design of the array and its front-end electronics are presented.
2009
P. S., Marrocchesi; O., Adriani; Avanzini, Carlo; M. G., Bagliesi; Basti, Andrea; K., Batkov; G., Bigongiari; L., Bonechi; R., Cecchi; M. Y., Kim; T., Lomtadze; P., Maestro; Messineo, ALBERTO MARIA; V., Millucci; F., Morsani; P., Papini; E., Vannuccini; R., Zei
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