Background modelling in very-high-energy gamma-ray astronomy

Funk S (2007)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2007

Journal

Astronomy & Astrophysics EDP Sciences

Book Volume: 466

Pages Range: 1219-1229

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361:20066674

Abstract

Ground based Cherenkov telescope systems measure astrophysical gamma-ray emission against a background of cosmic-ray induced air showers. The subtraction of this background is a major challenge for the extraction of spectra and morphology of gamma-ray sources.

Authors with CRIS profile

Stefan Funk Lehrstuhl für Physik

How to cite

APA:

Funk, S. (2007). Background modelling in very-high-energy gamma-ray astronomy. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 466(3), 1219-1229. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20066674

MLA:

Funk, Stefan. "Background modelling in very-high-energy gamma-ray astronomy." Astronomy & Astrophysics 466.3 (2007): 1219-1229.

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