Large Area X-ray Proportional Counter (LAXPC) in orbit performance: Calibration, background, analysis software
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The Large Area X-ray Proportional Counter (LAXPC) instrument on-board AstroSat has three nominally identical detectors for timing and spectral studies in the energy range of 3--80 keV. performance these during five years after launch is described. Currently, only one detector working nominally. variation pressure, resolution, gain background with time are discussed. capabilities limitations A brief account available analysis software also provided.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0973-7758', '0250-6335']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12036-021-09712-8