T. Kraehenbuehl
Papers
2
Total Citations
12
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2
About
T. Kraehenbuehl is a pioneering figure in experimental astroparticle physics, whose work centers on the development and operation of the First G-APD Cherenkov Telescope (FACT). His major contribution lies in demonstrating the viability of silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs, also known as G-APDs) for imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes—a breakthrough that replaced traditional photomultiplier tubes with more robust, solid-state sensors. Kraehenbuehl’s research has been instrumental in advancing robotic telescope operations; FACT, operational since October 2011 at La Palma’s Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos, became the first Cherenkov telescope routinely operated remotely without an on-site crew by summer 2012. This achievement, documented in his highly cited works (e.g., 8 and 4 citations respectively), has set a new standard for cost-effective, autonomous gamma-ray astronomy. Kraehenbuehl’s work not only validates SiPM technology for high-energy astrophysics but also paves the way for future observatories like the Cherenkov Telescope Array, where his legacy of reliable, remote operation continues to inspire.
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Top Papers
- 1FACT - The First G-APD Cherenkov Telescope: Status and Results8 citations · 2013
- 2FACT: Towards Robotic Operation of an Imaging Air Cherenkov Telescope4 citations · 2013