Cherenkov telescope

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf astronomer
gptkbp:detects high-energy particles
air showers
Cherenkov light
gptkbp:developedBy 1960s
gptkbp:example gptkb:VERITAS
gptkb:MAGIC
gptkb:H.E.S.S.
gptkb:CTA
gptkbp:field astroparticle physics
cosmic ray research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cherenkov telescope
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Pavel_Cherenkov
gptkbp:operatesIn ground level
gptkbp:requires clear, dark skies
gptkbp:type water Cherenkov detector
imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescope
gptkbp:usedFor gamma-ray astronomy
detecting Cherenkov radiation
gptkbp:uses photomultiplier tubes
optical mirrors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MAGIC_Telescopes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7