Abstract
PolariS (Polarimetry Satellite) is a Japanese small satellite mission dedicated to polarimetry of X-ray and γ-ray sources. The primary aim of the mission is to perform hard X-ray (10-80 keV) polarimetry of sources brighter than 10 mCrab. For this purpose, PolariS employs three hard X-ray telescopes and scattering type imaging polarimeters. PolariS will measure the X-ray polarization for tens of sources including extragalactic ones mostly for the first time. The second purpose of the mission is γ-ray polarimetry of transient sources, such as γ-ray bursts (GRBs). Wide field polarimeters based on similar concept as that used in the IKAROS/GAP but with higher sensitivity will be used, and polarization measurement of 10 GRBs per year is expected.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Title of host publication | Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2014 |
Subtitle of host publication | Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray |
Editors | Tadayuki Takahashi, Jan-Willem A. den Herder, Mark Bautz |
Publisher | SPIE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780819496126 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2014: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray - Montreal, Canada Duration: 22-06-2014 → 26-06-2014 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
---|---|
Volume | 9144 |
ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1996-756X |
Other
Other | Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2014: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray |
---|---|
Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Montreal |
Period | 22-06-14 → 26-06-14 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering