TenTen: a new IACT array for multi-TeV γ-ray astronomy
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2008
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Rowell, G.
Stamatescu, V.
Clay, R.
Dawson, B.
Protheroe, R.
Smith, A.
Thornton, G.
Wild, N.
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors, and Associated Equipment, 2008; 588(1-2):48-51
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G.P. Rowell, V. Stamatescu, R.W. Clay, B.R. Dawson, R.J. Protheroe, A.G.K. Smith, G.J. Thornton and N. Wild
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Results in TeV γ-ray astronomy of recent years (in particular from H.E.S.S.) point to a population of γ-ray sources at energies E > 10 TeV. This provides strong impetus for future studies in the multi-TeV energy range. This key energy range addresses the origin of PeV cosmic-rays (CRs) at around the knee energy, and also astrophysical questions associated with multi-TeV γ-ray production in an increasing variety of environments. Here, we outline the TenTen project-a proposed stereoscopic array of modest-sized (10-30 m<sup>2</sup>) Cherenkov imaging telescopes optimised for the E ∼ 10-100 TeV range. TenTen telescopes are designed to operate with a wide field of view (8<sup>{ring operator}</sup>-10<sup>{ring operator}</sup> diameter) and the full array is expected to achieve an effective area of ∼ 10 km<sup>2</sup> at energies above 10 TeV. Here, we present a summary of the motivation for TenTen and its key performance parameters. Crown Copyright © 2008.
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Copyright © 2008 Elsevier B.V.