Casting spells and delighting in the mystical existence of a sorceress can transport one into a world filled with enchantment and wonder. It is a realm where imagination reigns and the supernatural becomes tangible. At the heart of this captivating realm is the sorceress herself. With her mysterious aura and command over the arcane arts, she captivates the imagination and offers a glimpse into an alternate reality. The sorceress is a vessel for magic, channeling her energy and wielding it with precision and finesse. However, it is not only her powers that mesmerize, but also her ability to tap into the depths of human desires and emotions.
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However, it is not only her powers that mesmerize, but also her ability to tap into the depths of human desires and emotions. Through her incantations and potions, she can heal wounds, reveal hidden truths, and even manipulate the fabric of reality. In this way, the sorceress becomes a conduit between the mortal world and the ethereal realms beyond.
CTAO's expected "Alpha Configuration" performance
The CTA Observatory (CTAO) will provide very wide energy range and excellent angular resolution and sensitivity in comparison to any existing gamma-ray detector. Energies down to 20 GeV will allow CTAO to study the most distant objects. Energies up to 300 TeV will push CTAO beyond the edge of the known electromagnetic spectrum, providing a completely new view of the sky. Here is how CTAO’s energy range will compare to some of the existing astronomical instruments:
Comparison of CTAO’s Energy Range to other Instruments
The plots on this page represent the preliminary performance expected from CTAO during its first construction phase with the approved “Alpha Configuration,” as obtained from detailed Monte Carlo (MC) simulations of the facility.
The “Alpha Configuration” for the southern and northern arrays of the CTA Observatory, located at the Paranal Observatory (Chile) and Roque de los Muchachos Observatory (Spain) respectively, consists of:
- CTAO Northern Array: 4 Large-Sized Telescopes and 9 Medium-Sized Telescopes (area covered by the array of telescopes: ~0.25 km 2 )
- CTAO Southern Array: 14 Medium-Sized Telescopes and 37 Small-Sized Telescopes (area covered by the array of telescopes: ~3 km 2 )
Expected “Alpha Configuration” Performance Plots
Sensitivity
The differential sensitivity shown below is defined as the minimum flux needed by CTAO to obtain a 5-standard-deviation detection of a point-like source, calculated in non-overlapping logarithmic energy bins (five per decade). Besides the significant detection, we require at least ten detected gamma rays per energy bin, and a signal/background ratio of at least 1/20. The analysis cuts in each bin have been optimised to achieve the best flux sensitivity to point-like sources. The optimal cut values depend on the duration of the observation, therefore the performance curves are provided for three different observation times: 0.5, 5 and 50 hours.
CTAO Southern Array CTAO Northern Array CTAO Arrays Comparison
CTAO Southern Array vs Other Instruments CTAO Arrays vs Other Instruments CTAO Northern Array vs Other Instruments
Note that the curves for Fermi-LAT and HAWC are scaled by a factor 1.2 relative to the references (see below), to account for the different energy binning. The curves shown allow only a rough comparison of the sensitivity of the different instruments, as the method of calculation and the criteria applied are not identical. In particular, the definition of the differential sensitivity for HAWC is rather different due to the lack of an accurate energy reconstruction for individual photons in the HAWC analysis.
HAWC: arXiv:1701.01778
H.E.S.S.: Preliminary sensitivity curves for H.E.S.S.-I (stereo reconstruction), based on/adapted from Holler et. al 2015 (Proceedings of the 34th ICRC)
MAGIC: Astroparticle Physics 72 (2016) 76-94
Sensitivity vs Observation Time
Differential flux sensitivity of CTAO-North at selected energies as function of observation time in comparison with the Fermi-LAT instrument (Pass 8 analysis, extragalactic background, standard survey observing mode). The differential flux sensitivity is defined as the minimum flux needed to obtain a 5-standard-deviation detection from a point-like gamma-ray source, calculated for energy bins of a width of 0.2 decades. An additional constraint of a minimum of 10 excess counts is applied. Note that especially for exposures longer than several hours, the restrictions on observability of a transient object are much stricter for CTAO than for the Fermi-LAT. CTAO will be able to observe objects above 20 degrees elevation during dark sky conditions. The differential flux sensitivity shown above are for observations near 70-degree elevation angles.
Angular Resolution
The angular resolution vs. reconstructed energy curve shows the angle within which 68% of reconstructed gamma rays fall, relative to their true direction. Gamma-hadron separation cuts are applied for the MC events used to determine the angular resolution. Dedicated analysis cuts can provide improved angular (or spectral) resolution at the expense of collection area, enabling e.g. a better study of the morphology or spectral characteristics of bright sources.
CTAO Southern Array CTAO Northern Array Other InstrumentsEnergy Resolution and Energy Dispersion Matrix
The energy resolution ΔE / E is obtained from the distribution of (ER – ET) / ET , where R and T refer to the reconstructed and true energies of gamma-ray events recorded by CTAO. ΔE/E is the half-width of the interval around 0 which contains 68% of the distribution. The plot shows the energy resolution as a function of reconstructed energy (the result depends only weakly on the assumed gamma-ray spectrum; for the results here we use dNɣ/dE ~ E -2.62 ).
CTAO Southern ArrayCollection Area
The effective collection area for gamma rays from a point-like source is shown below vs. ET for gamma/hadron cuts optimised for 0.5-, 5- and 50-h observations (no cut in the reconstructed event direction applied):
CTAO Southern Array CTAO Northern ArrayThe effective collection area with cuts in the reconstructed event direction:
CTAO Southern Array CTAO Northern ArrayBackground Rate
The (post-analysis) residual cosmic-ray background rate per square degree vs reconstructed gamma-ray energy ER is shown below.
CTAO Arrays ComparisonThe rate is the one integrated in 0.2-decade-wide bins in estimated energy (i.e. five bins per decade). Gamma-hadron separation cuts optimised for different observing times are applied to the selection of simulated cosmic-ray proton and electron events.
For details on the assumed cosmic-ray proton and electron spectra, see Bernlöhr et al 2013.
Off-Axis Sensitivity
All performance parameters presented above are valid for a source located close to the centre of the CTA field of view (FoV). The differential sensitivity curves for a point-like source at increasing angular distances from the centre of the FoV are shown below.
CTAO Southern Array CTAO Northern ArrayAngular and energy resolution also degrade as one approaches the edge of the FoV. The provided IRFs contain the evolution of all performance parameters with off-axis angle.
The effective collection area with cuts in the reconstructed event direction:
Delighting in the mystical existence of a sorceress means entering a world where anything is possible. It is a place where ordinary rules do not apply and the boundaries of reality are stretched to their limits. In this realm, spells are cast, curses are lifted, and destinies are altered with a flick of the wrist. However, it is important to remember that the world of a sorceress is not without consequence. The balance between light and dark, good and evil, must be maintained. For every spell cast, there is a price to be paid. This delicate equilibrium adds depth and complexity to the sorceress's mystical existence. Ultimately, the appeal of casting spells and delighting in the mystical existence of a sorceress lies in the escape it offers from the mundane. It allows us to explore worlds beyond our own, to embrace the unknown, and to believe in the extraordinary. It is a gateway to a realm where dreams become reality and magic is the currency of power. So, let us take a moment to revel in the enchantment of a sorceress's existence and let our imagination take flight, for it is within these realms that our truest desires and wildest dreams find a place to exist..
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