The SST-1M imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescope for gamma-ray astrophysics
Abstract
The SST-1M is a Small-Sized Telescope (SST) designed to provide a cost-effective and high-performance solution for gamma-ray astrophysics, particularly for energies beyond a few TeV. The goal is to integrate this telescope into an array of similar instruments, leveraging its lightweight design, earthquake resistance, and established Davies-Cotton configuration. Additionally, its optical system is designed to function without a protective dome, allowing it to withstand the harsh atmospheric conditions typical of mountain environments above 2000 m. The SST-1M utilizes a fully digitizing camera system based on silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs). This camera is capable of digitizing all signals from the UV-optical light detectors, allowing for the implementation of various triggers and data analysis methods. We detail the process of designing, prototyping, and validating this system, ensuring that it meets the stringent requirements for gamma-ray detection and performance. An SST-1M stereo system is currently operational and collecting data at the Ond\v{r}ejov observatory in the Czech Republic, situated at 500 m. Preliminary results from this system are promising. A forthcoming paper will provide a comprehensive analysis of the performance of the telescopes in detecting gamma rays and operating under real-world conditions.
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@article{arxiv.2409.11310,
title = {The SST-1M imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescope for gamma-ray astrophysics},
author = {C. Alispach and A. Araudo and M. Balbo and V. Beshley and A. Biland and J. Blažek and J. Borkowski and T. Bulik and F. Cadoux and S. Casanova and A. Christov and J. Chudoba and L. Chytka and P. Dědič and D. della Volpe and Y. Favre and M. Garczarczyk and L. Gibaud and T. Gieras and P. Hamal and M. Heller and M. Hrabovský and P. Janeček and M. Jelínek and V. Jílek and J. Juryšek and V. Karas and B. Lacave and E. Lyard and E. Mach and D. Mandát and W. Marek and S. Michal and J. Michałowski and R. Moderski and T. Montaruli and A. Muraczewski and S. Muthyala and A. L. Müller and A. Nagai and K. Nalewajski and D. Neise and J. Niemiec and M. Nikołajuk and V. Novotný and M. Ostrowski and M. Palatka and M. Pech and M. Prouza and P. Rajda and P. Schovanek and K. Seweryn and V. Sliusar and Ł. Stawarz and R. Sternberger and M. Stodulska and J. Świerblewski and P. Świerk and J. Štrobl and T. Tavernier and P. Trávníček and I. Troyano Pujadas and J. Vícha and M. Vacula and R. Walter and K. Ziȩtara},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2409.11310},
year = {2025}
}
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58 pages, 46 figures, 9 tables