A wide field camera for X-ray astronomy

The need for a wide field camera for X-ray astronomy is reviewed. The theory and practical design of one suitable instrument, the shadow or Dicke camera are discussed, and results and conclusions from computer simulation of the device are presented. The basic principles and design of a suitable X-ra...

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Main Author: Sims, Mark Rayner
Published: University of Leicester 1981
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.481078