Hot Pixels Growth in ACS CCDs
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We present an analysis of the hot pixel population in ACS CCDs. The number of hot pixels increases due to on-orbit radiation damage. In order to heal the defects responsible for the hot pixels, the CCDs are heated once a month. We review the effectiveness of the anneal process.
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تاریخ انتشار 2005