Table 13.

Geometric factors of the SIS telescope.

Element SIS-A SIS-B
Entrance aperture diameter 4.0 cm
Stop foil aperture diameter 4.0 cm
Separation of Entrance aperture and Stop foil 20.775 cm
Geometric factor before losses 0.360 cm2 sr
Acceptance cone full angle 22.0°
Transparency factor 0.6121
Loss factor due to aperture reduction plate 26.94% 0.28%
Net geometric factor 0.161 cm2 sr 0.220 cm2 sr

Notes. All but the last two properties are identical for both apertures.

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