Design an IACT for VHE gamma-rays

Name: Design an IACT for VHE gamma-rays
Start: 2026-10-08T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T12:00:00+02:00
Location: No location set

Thursday 8 Oct 2026, 09:00 → 12:00 Europe/Paris

Ivana Batkovic (Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory ERIC), Oscar Blanch Bigas

Description

For the efficient use of any instrument, it is essential to understand both its capabilities and its limitations. This hands-on session aims to deepen your understanding of the hardware characteristics of Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov Telescopes used to observe very-high-energy (VHE) gamma rays.

You will be guided through the process of designing your own telescope, making decisions both on the scientific requirements and on their technical implementation. The different solutions proposed will be discussed collectively, allowing participants to share and compare the reasoning behind their choices.

This session will also provide insight into how such instruments are conceived and developed in practice.

- 09:00 → 09:10
  
  Introduction - ACME 10m
  
  Speaker: Ivana Batkovic (Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory ERIC)
- 09:10 → 12:00
  
  Hands-on tutorial and discussion 2h 50m
  
  Speaker: Oscar Blanch Bigas
  
  DesignIACTGuidelines.pdf
  
  SupportMaterial_v2.pdf