X-Ray Detectors in Astronomy

First Published In 1989 This Book Provides A Comprehensive Review Of The Detection Techniques That Are Used In X-Ray Astronomy. Since The First Discovery Of A Cosmic X-Ray Source In 1962 There Has Been Rapid Growth In X-Ray Astronomy Which Has Largely Been Made Possible By Enormous Advances In The Capabilities Of Photon Counting Instrumentation. The Book Describes The First 25 Years Of Astronomical X-Ray Instrumentation And Summarises The Areas Of Current Detector Research Giving Particular Emphasis To Imaging Devices And To Non-Dispersive Devices Of High Spectral Resolution. It Is The First Book To Give Such A Comprehensive Treatment Of The Subject And Will Provide Astronomers With A Valuable Summary Of Detection Techniques.