S. Owe, I. Kuvvetli, A. Zoglauer, C. Budtz-Jørgensen
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Abstract
This feasibility study explores the possibility of using 3D CZT drift strip detectors developed by DTU Space in a small Compton camera payload, with the primary objective of technology demonstration. We have defined a scalable mass model for the payload, comprising eight 3D CZT drift strip detectors surrounded by CsI scintillator detectors for active shielding. The payload's angular resolution, effective area, and efficiency are evaluated through simulations of far-field monochromatic point sources. The instrument's sensitivity is assessed in a low Earth orbit background environment for nuclear line and continuum emission sources. With a 3σ point source sensitivity in the order of 10-4 [ph/cm2/s], it is evident that such an instrument only allows for limited scientific goals. In-orbit simulations of bright sources are conducted, resulting in reasonable observation times for the Crab Nebula at a 5σ significance level. Furthermore, in-orbit simulations of a selection of bright gamma-ray bursts indicate the potential for observing bright transient events. The study underscores the potential of using 3D CZT drift strip detectors in Compton camera configurations but also highlights the need for a larger effective area to improve sensitivity. However, for a technology demonstration aimed at increasing the Technology Readiness Level of the 3D CZT drift strip detector, a small Compton camera configuration like the one presented in this study could be a viable solution.
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Journal of Instrumentation (JINST) covers major areas related to concepts and instrumentation in detector physics, accelerator science and associated experimental methods and techniques, theory, modelling and simulations. The main subject areas include.
-Accelerators: concepts, modelling, simulations and sources-
Instrumentation and hardware for accelerators: particles, synchrotron radiation, neutrons-
Detector physics: concepts, processes, methods, modelling and simulations-
Detectors, apparatus and methods for particle, astroparticle, nuclear, atomic, and molecular physics-
Instrumentation and methods for plasma research-
Methods and apparatus for astronomy and astrophysics-
Detectors, methods and apparatus for biomedical applications, life sciences and material research-
Instrumentation and techniques for medical imaging, diagnostics and therapy-
Instrumentation and techniques for dosimetry, monitoring and radiation damage-
Detectors, instrumentation and methods for non-destructive tests (NDT)-
Detector readout concepts, electronics and data acquisition methods-
Algorithms, software and data reduction methods-
Materials and associated technologies, etc.-
Engineering and technical issues.
JINST also includes a section dedicated to technical reports and instrumentation theses.