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Ultra High Energy Gamma Ray Astronomy at Akeno

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 April 2016

P. G. Edwards ,
T. Kifune  and
M. Mori
P. G. Edwards
Affiliation:
Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, University of Tokyo, Tanashi, Tokyo, 188Japan
T. Kifune
Affiliation:
Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, University of Tokyo, Tanashi, Tokyo, 188Japan
M. Mori
Affiliation:
National Laboratory for High Energy Physics (KEK), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305Japan
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Abstract

This paper describes the SPICA array at Akeno, and discusses recent efforts made to improve the angular resolution of the array, concentrating on the determination of the departure of the shower front from a plane. Future research plans are also outlined.

Type
Gamma rays
Information
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia , Volume 8 , Issue 2 , 1989 , pp. 161 - 165
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Australia 1989

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