The DArk Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) is the first Chinese cosmic-ray direct detection experiment. It has been operating smoothly on-orbit since its successful launch at the end of 2015. Currently, its sub-detectors and the satellite are in good working order. The DAMPE payload employs a BGO Calorimeter for energy measurements, trigger and e/p identification. The calorimeter is constructed of 308 BGO crystals, and PMTs are coupled to the crystals with optical filters to readout scintillation light. In this work, we present the status and performance of the calorimeter, including status of detector units, energy measurement, especially in TeV range, detector endurance, and long term performance in a duration of 65 months.

Wei Y., Barbato F.C.T., Casilli E., de Palma F., Marsella G., Alemanno F., et al. (2022). On-orbit performance of the DAMPE BGO calorimeter. POS PROCEEDINGS OF SCIENCE, 395.

On-orbit performance of the DAMPE BGO calorimeter

Marsella G.;
2022-04-18

Abstract

The DArk Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) is the first Chinese cosmic-ray direct detection experiment. It has been operating smoothly on-orbit since its successful launch at the end of 2015. Currently, its sub-detectors and the satellite are in good working order. The DAMPE payload employs a BGO Calorimeter for energy measurements, trigger and e/p identification. The calorimeter is constructed of 308 BGO crystals, and PMTs are coupled to the crystals with optical filters to readout scintillation light. In this work, we present the status and performance of the calorimeter, including status of detector units, energy measurement, especially in TeV range, detector endurance, and long term performance in a duration of 65 months.
18-apr-2022
37th International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2021
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2021
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Wei Y., Barbato F.C.T., Casilli E., de Palma F., Marsella G., Alemanno F., et al. (2022). On-orbit performance of the DAMPE BGO calorimeter. POS PROCEEDINGS OF SCIENCE, 395.
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