Cosmic-ray detection with and novel reconstruction algorithms for the ARIANNA experiment
Nelles A (2019)
Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Publisher: Sissa Medialab Srl
Book Volume: 358
Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings of Science
Event location: Madison, WI
Abstract
The ARIANNA experiment in Antarctica is targeted at detecting the radio emission of neutrino interactions in the ice. However, due to their antennas being deployed close to the surface, ARIANNA stations have routinely been used for cosmic ray detection. These fully self-triggered events have in-turn been used to improve reconstruction algorithms and to provide a proof-of-principle for neutrino detection and reconstruction. We will present the detected events and their characteristics. Also, we will elaborate on novel algorithms to reconstruct the cosmic-ray energy from a single station and to reconstruct the signal polarization from distributed antennas. While necessary for sparse neutrino arrays, these methods also provide new opportunities for stand-alone cosmic ray arrays to improve event statistics and reconstruction quality.
Authors with CRIS profile
Anna Nelles
Professur für Experimentelle Astroteilchenphysik, insbesondere Radionachweis von Neutrinos
How to cite
APA:
Nelles, A. (2019). Cosmic-ray detection with and novel reconstruction algorithms for the ARIANNA experiment. In Proceedings of Science. Madison, WI, US: Sissa Medialab Srl.
MLA:
Nelles, Anna. "Cosmic-ray detection with and novel reconstruction algorithms for the ARIANNA experiment." Proceedings of the 36th International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2019, Madison, WI Sissa Medialab Srl, 2019.
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