PX 381: Astrophysics from Space
Proportional Counters
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Astrophysics from Space
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Broad-Band Spectra
Proportional Counters
Imaging and Imaging Detectors
Larmor's Formula
Synchrotron Radiation
Application of Synchrotron Radiation
Comptonization
Application of Comptonization
Active Galactic Nuclei
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Introduction
Introduction
Proportional counters
Ionization chamber
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Pulse Amplification
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Detector Gas
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Cascade
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Energy Resolution
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Quenching
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Ageing
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Example: RXTE-PCA