12–23 Jul 2021
Online
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On-orbit performance of the DAMPE BGO calorimeter

16 Jul 2021, 18:00
1h 30m
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Poster CRD | Cosmic Ray Direct Discussion

Speaker

Yifeng Wei (University of Science and Technology of China)

Description

The DArk Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) is a Chinese cosmic-ray direct detection experiment. It has been operating smoothly on-orbit since its successful launch at the end of 2015. Currently, its sub-detectors and the satellite are in good working order. The DAMPE payload employs a BGO Calorimeter for energy measurements, trigger and e/p identification. The calorimeter is constructed of 308 BGO crystals, and PMTs are coupled to the crystals with optical filters to readout scintillation light. In this work, we will present the status and performance of the calorimeter, including orbit calibration, energy measurement, especially in TeV range, detector endurance, and long term performance in a duration of 5 years.

Keywords

DAMPE, calorimeter, energy measurement, long term performance

Subcategory Experimental Methods & Instrumentation
Collaboration DAMPE

Primary authors

Yifeng Wei (University of Science and Technology of China) F.C.T. Barbato (Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI)) E. Casilli (Università del Salento) F. de Palma (Università del Salento) G. Marsella (Università del Salento) on behalf of the DAMPE Collbaration

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