The primary scientific goal of the GRIPS mission is to revolutionize our understanding of the early universe using gamma-ray bursts. We propose a new generation gamma-ray observatory capable of unprecedented spectroscopy over a wide range of gamma-ray energies (200 keV-50 MeV) and of polarimetry (200-1000 keV). The gamma-ray sensitivity to nuclear absorption features enables the measurement of column densities as high as 10(28)cm (-aEuro parts per thousand 2). Secondary goals achievable by this mission include direct measurements of all types of supernova interiors through gamma-rays from radioactive decays, nuclear astrophysics with massive stars and novae, and studies of particle acceleration near compact stars, interstellar shocks, and clusters of galaxies.
Gamma-ray burst investigation via polarimetry and spectroscopy (GRIPS) / Greiner, J.; Iyudin, A.; Kanbach, G.; Zoglauer, A.; Diehl, R.; Ryde, F.; Hartmann, D.; v. Kienlin, A.; Mcbreen, S.; Ajello, M.; Bagoly, Z.; Balasz, L. G.; Barbiellini, G.; Bellazini, R.; Bezrukov, L.; Bisikalo, D. V.; Bisnovaty-Kogan, G.; Boggs, S.; Bykov, A.; Cherepashuk, A. M.; Chernenko, A.; Collmar, W.; Dicocco, G.; Droege, W.; Gierlik, M.; Hanlon, L.; Horvath, I.; Hudec, R.; Kiener, J.; Labanti, C.; Langer, N.; Larsson, S.; Lichti, G.; Lipunov, V. M.; Lubsandorgiev, B. K.; Majczyna, A.; Mannheim, K.; Marcinkowski, R.; Marisaldi, M.; Mcbreen, B.; Meszaros, A.; Orlando, E; Panasyuk, M. I.; Pearce, M.; Pian, E.; Poleschuk, R. V.; Pollo, A.; Pozanenko, A.; Savaglio, S.; Shustov, B.; Strong, A.; Svertilov, S.; Tatischeff, V.; Uvarov, J.; Varshalovich, D. A.; Wunderer, C. B.; Wrochna, G.; Zabrodskij, A. G.; Zeleny, L. M.. - In: EXPERIMENTAL ASTRONOMY. - ISSN 0922-6435. - 23:1(2009), pp. 91-120. [10.1007/s10686-008-9102-0]
Gamma-ray burst investigation via polarimetry and spectroscopy (GRIPS)
Orlando E;
2009-01-01
Abstract
The primary scientific goal of the GRIPS mission is to revolutionize our understanding of the early universe using gamma-ray bursts. We propose a new generation gamma-ray observatory capable of unprecedented spectroscopy over a wide range of gamma-ray energies (200 keV-50 MeV) and of polarimetry (200-1000 keV). The gamma-ray sensitivity to nuclear absorption features enables the measurement of column densities as high as 10(28)cm (-aEuro parts per thousand 2). Secondary goals achievable by this mission include direct measurements of all types of supernova interiors through gamma-rays from radioactive decays, nuclear astrophysics with massive stars and novae, and studies of particle acceleration near compact stars, interstellar shocks, and clusters of galaxies.Pubblicazioni consigliate
I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
