IBIS science prospects

Francois Lebrun

doi:10.1117/12.461735

11 March 2003 IBIS science prospects

Francois Lebrun

Proceedings Volume 4851, X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Telescopes and Instruments for Astronomy; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461735
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2002, Waikoloa, Hawai'i, United States

Abstract

IBIS, the INTEGRAL gamma-ray telescope designed to produce high-resolution images (12') over a wide field of view, covers the energy range 15 keV - 10 MeV. Its high sensitivity (mCrab level) and accurate timing (0.1 ms) are particularly well adapted to the study of the galactic and extragalactic accretion powered sources. Weekly scans of the galactic disc will allow for the detection of transient sources (e.g. X-ray novae) that may be considered as targets of opportunity. The spectral performance of IBIS (10% at 60 keV) will allow for the study of line emission from supernova remnants (⁴⁴Ti), pulsars (cyclotron lines) and X-ray novae. The wide field of view will permit the detection of many serendipitous sources such as AGNs and gamma-ray bursts. The polarimetric capabilities of the telescope may also give new insights into the gamma-ray burst phenomenon.

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Francois Lebrun "IBIS science prospects", Proc. SPIE 4851, X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Telescopes and Instruments for Astronomy, (11 March 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461735

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