FiberGLAST: a scintillating fiber approach to the GLAST mission
G. N. Pendleton, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
W. R. Binns, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
M. H. Israel, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
P. L. Hink, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
M. L. Cherry, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
W. S. Paciesas, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
R. M. Kippen, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
R. S. Mallozzi, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
T. A. Parnell, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
G. J. Fishman, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
T. O. Tumer, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
M. J. Christl, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
R. B. Wilson, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
J. H. Buckley, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
G. Richardson, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
et al, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Abstract
FiberGLAST is a scintillating fiber gamma-ray detector designed for the GLAST mission. The system described below provides superior effective area and field of view for modest cost and risk. An overview of the FiberGLAST instrument is presented, as well as a more detailed description of the principle elements of the primary detector volume. The triggering and readout electronics are described, and Monte Carlo Simulations of the instrument performance are presented.