An Unscheduled Journey: From Cosmic Rays into Cosmic X-Rays
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- Ann.Rev.Astron.Astrophys. 51 (2013) 1-20
- Published: 2013
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Abstract:
My research career began with cosmic-ray physics. Invited to the Nether- lands, I was engaged in the measurement of cosmic-ray electrons. In parallel, we began balloon observations of the cosmic X-ray background. Coming back to Nagoya, we carried out rocket observations of soft X-rays with a thin polypropylene window. Since moving to the Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science (ISAS: later reorganized to the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science), I have been involved in several astronomical satellite programs, in particular X-ray astronomy missions. The main features and major results of those programs are mentioned. Features characteristic of the Japanese space program and the specific roles of ISAS are explained.- cosmic-ray electrons
- cosmic X-rays
- spacecraft missions
- international cooperation
- organizational issues
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