Large Area X-ray Proportional Counter (LAXPC) in orbit performance: Calibration, background, analysis software
H. M. ANTIA P. C. AGRAWAL DHIRAJ DEDHIA TILAK KATOCH R. K. MANCHANDA RANJEEV MISRA KALLOL MUKERJEE MAYUKH PAHARI JAYASHREE ROY P. SHAH J. S. YADAV
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The Large Area X-ray Proportional Counter (LAXPC) instrument on-board AstroSat has three nominally identical detectors for timing and spectral studies in the energy range of 3–80 keV. The performance of these detectors during the five years after the launch of AstroSat is described. Currently, only oneof the detector is working nominally. The variation in pressure, energy resolution, gain and background with time are discussed. The capabilities and limitations of the instrument are described. A brief account of available analysis software is also provided.
H. M. ANTIA1 P. C. AGRAWAL1 DHIRAJ DEDHIA1 TILAK KATOCH1 R. K. MANCHANDA2 RANJEEV MISRA3 KALLOL MUKERJEE1 MAYUKH PAHARI4 5 JAYASHREE ROY3 P. SHAH1 J. S. YADAV6
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