Title Scientific detectors for astronomy 2005 : explorers of the photon odyssey / edited by Jenne E. Beletic, James W. Beletic, and Paola Amico

Published Dordrecht : Springer, ©2006

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Description 1 online resource (lxiv, 771 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits (chiefly color) Series Astrophysics and space science library ; v. 336 Astrophysics and space science library ; v. 336. Contents From the contents Observatory Status and Plans -- Non-Astronomical Applications -- CCDs -- CMOS-Based Sensors -- Avalanche Photodiodes -- Detector Testing & Characterization -- Electronics -- Appendix A: Instrumentation Database, for Ground-Based Observatory. Appendix B: Overview Paper, Detectors for Space Science Summary Every three years, the leading experts in detectors for astronomy gather together to exchange information and form professional relationships. This series of meetings is entitled Scientific Detectors for Astronomy. The meeting has been held six times, with the last four publishing hardcover proceedings. Nearly all leading astronomical observatories and manufacturers attend this meeting, with participants from every continent of the world. The 2005 meeting in Taormina, Italy was attended by 127 professionals who develop and use the highest quality detectors for wavelengths from x-ray to sub-mm, with emphasis on optical and infrared detectors. The meeting consisted of overview talks, technical presentations, poster sessions and roundtable discussions. In addition, a strong cultural programme exposed the participants to the host region while fostering the enhancement of professional relationships. These proceedings capture the technical content and the spirit of the 2005 workshop. The 87 papers cover a wide range of detector technologies including CCDs, CMOS, APDs, and sub-mm detectors. There are papers on observatory status and plans, special applications, detector testing and characterization, and electronics. A special feature of these proceedings is the inclusion of pedagogical overview papers, which were written by teams of leading experts from different institutions. These proceedings are appropriate for a range of expertise levels, from undergraduates to professionals working in the field. The information presented in this book will serve as a valuable reference for many years to come. This workshop was organized by the Scientific Workshop Factory, Inc. and the INAF- Osservatorio Astrofisico di Catania Analysis fysica physics elektronica electronics instrumentatie instrumentation engineering astronomie astronomy Physics (General) Fysica (algemeen) Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes Print version record In OhioLINK electronic book center SpringerLink Subject Astronomical instruments -- Congresses Optical detectors -- Congresses Charge coupled devices -- Congresses Physique. Astronomical instruments Charge coupled devices Optical detectors Optische instrumenten. Genre/Form proceedings (reports) Conference papers and proceedings Conference papers and proceedings. Actes de congrès. Form Electronic book Author Beletic, Jenna E Beletic, James W Amico, Paola LC no. 2007462583 ISBN 9781402043307 1402043309 1402043295 9781402043291

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