Observation of VHE Gamma Ray Sources with the MAGIC telescope
Observation of VHE Gamma Ray Sources with the MAGIC telescope
Observation of VHE Gamma Ray Sources with the MAGIC telescope
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<strong>MAGIC</strong>: a pioneering <strong>telescope</strong><br />
The key parameters <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>MAGIC</strong> <strong>telescope</strong>:<br />
• 17 m ∅ reflector (240 m 2 )<br />
• carbon fibre frame<br />
• Active mirror control<br />
• 577 pixel, ~3.5° camera<br />
• Analogue optical signal<br />
transport via fibres<br />
• 3-level trigger system<br />
• Ultra-fast readout<br />
• Trigger threshold 50 GeV<br />
Energy Res. 20% (30%)<br />
@ 1 TeV (100 GeV)<br />
Sensitivity: 2.5 % Crab/50 hrs 5 sigma<br />
P.Majumdar, 24 th August, IIA, India
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