AMS-02 after one year in space
Pizzolotto ; C ; - ASI Sponsor
Jan - 2013
DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclphysbps.2013.05.022

journal : Nuclear Physics B-Proceedings Supplements

Volume : 239-240 ; type: Article Journal

Abstract
The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) is a large acceptance particle physics detector installed on board the International Space Station (ISS) since May 19th 2011 to perform a high statistic and long duration measurement of the spectra of primary charged cosmic rays. This paper describes the characteristics of the AMS-02 detector and reviews its in orbit performances.

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