HARPO: a TPC as a gamma-ray telescope and polarimeter

Abstract

A gas Time Projection Chamber can be used for gamma-ray astronomy with excellent angular-precision and sensitivity to faint sources, and for polarimetry, through the measurement of photon conversion to $e^{+}{e}^{-}$ pairs. We present the expected performance in simulations and the recent development of a demonstrator for tests in a polarized photon beam.

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