title: Compton polarimeter for 10-30 keV x rays.
abstract: We present a simple and versatile polarimeter for x rays in the energy range of 10-30 keV. It uses Compton scattering in low-Z materials such as beryllium or boron carbide. The azimuthal distribution of the scattered x rays is sampled by an array of 12 silicon PIN diodes operated at room temperature. We evaluated the polarimetry performance using Monte-Carlo simulations and show experimental results.
authors.affiliation: Physics Institute, Heidelberg University, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.affiliation: Physics Institute, Heidelberg University, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Beilmann
authors.affiliation: Physics Institute, Heidelberg University, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Physics Institute, Heidelberg University, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tashenov