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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abreu, P. et al); Pastor, S. |
| Title |
The Pierre Auger Observatory scaler mode for the study of solar activity modulation of galactic cosmic rays |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of Instrumentation |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Instrum. |
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6 |
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Pages |
P01003 - 16pp |
| Keywords |
Cherenkov detectors; Large detector systems for particle and astroparticle physics; Particle detectors |
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Since data-taking began in January 2004, the Pierre Auger Observatory has been recording the count rates of low energy secondary cosmic ray particles for the self-calibration of the ground detectors of its surface detector array. After correcting for atmospheric effects, modulations of galactic cosmic rays due to solar activity and transient events are observed. Temporal variations related with the activity of the heliosphere can be determined with high accuracy due to the high total count rates. In this study, the available data are presented together with an analysis focused on the observation of Forbush decreases, where a strong correlation with neutron monitor data is found. |
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[Abreu, P.; Andringa, S.; Assis, P.; Brogueira, P.; Cazon, L.; Conceicao, R.; Goncalves, P.; Pimenta, M.; Santo, C. E.; Santos, E.; Tome, B.] LIP, P-1000 Lisbon, Portugal |
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1748-0221 |
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ISI:000291345600003 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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646 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abraham, J. et al); Pastor, S. |
| Title |
The fluorescence detector of the Pierre Auger Observatory |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
| Volume |
620 |
Issue |
2-3 |
Pages |
227-251 |
| Keywords |
Cosmic rays; Fluorescence detector |
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The Pierre Auger Observatory is a hybrid detector for ultra-high energy cosmic rays. It combines a surface array to measure secondary particles at ground level together with a fluorescence detector to measure the development of air showers in the atmosphere above the array. The fluorescence detector comprises 24 large telescopes specialized for measuring the nitrogen fluorescence caused by charged particles of cosmic ray air showers. In this paper we describe the components of the fluorescence detector including its optical system, the design of the camera, the electronics, and the systems for relative and absolute calibration. We also discuss the operation and the monitoring of the detector. Finally, we evaluate the detector performance and precision of shower reconstructions. |
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[Bohacova, M.; Chudoba, J.; Grygar, J.; Hrabovsky, M.; Karova, T.; Mandat, D.; Necesal, P.; Nozka, L.; Nyklicek, M.; Palatka, M.; Pech, M.; Prouza, M.; Ridky, J.; Schovancova, J.; Schovanek, P.; Travnicek, P.] Acad Sci Czech Republic, Inst Phys, Prague, Czech Republic, Email: prouza@fzu.cz |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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ISI:000280601700018 |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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400 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abreu, P. et al); Pastor, S. |
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The exposure of the hybrid detector of the Pierre Auger Observatory |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astropart Phys. |
| Volume |
34 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
368-381 |
| Keywords |
Ultra high energy cosmic rays; Pierre Auger Observatory; Extensive air showers; Trigger; Exposure; Fluorescence detector; Hybrid |
| Abstract |
The Pierre Auger Observatory is a detector for ultra-high energy cosmic rays. It consists of a surface array to measure secondary particles at ground level and a fluorescence detector to measure the development of air showers in the atmosphere above the array. The “hybrid” detection mode combines the information from the two subsystems. We describe the determination of the hybrid exposure for events observed by the fluorescence telescopes in coincidence with at least one water-Cherenkov detector of the surface array. A detailed knowledge of the time dependence of the detection operations is crucial for an accurate evaluation of the exposure. We discuss the relevance of monitoring data collected during operations, such as the status of the fluorescence detector, background light and atmospheric conditions, that are used in both simulation and reconstruction. |
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[Ave, M.; Bluemer, H.; Daumiller, K.; Dembinski, H.; Engel, R.; Garrido, X.; Haungs, A.; Heck, D.; Huege, T.; Keilhauer, B.; Klages, H. O.; Kleinfeller, J.; Mathes, H. J.; Mueller, S.; Oehlschlaeger, J.; Pierog, T.; Roth, M.; Salamida, F.; Schieler, H.; Schroeder, F.; Schuessler, F.; Smida, R.; Ulrich, R.; Unger, M.; Valino, I.; Weinidl, A.; Will, M.; Wommer, M.] Karlsruhe Inst Technol, Inst Kernphys, Karlsruhe, Germany, Email: francesco.salamida@kit.edu |
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0927-6505 |
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ISI:000287068800007 |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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580 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abraham, J. et al); Pastor, S. |
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Measurement of the energy spectrum of cosmic rays above 10(18) eV using the Pierre Auger Observatory |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physics Letters B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Lett. B |
| Volume |
685 |
Issue |
4-5 |
Pages |
239-246 |
| Keywords |
Pierre Auger Observatory; Cosmic rays; Energy spectrum |
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We report a measurement of the flux of cosmic rays with unprecedented precision and Statistics using the Pierre Auger Observatory Based on fluorescence observations in coincidence with at least one Surface detector we derive a spectrum for energies above 10(18) eV We also update the previously published energy spectrum obtained with the surface detector array The two spectra are combined addressing the systematic uncertainties and, in particular. the influence of the energy resolution on the spectral shape The spectrum can be described by a broken power law E-gamma with index gamma = 3 3 below the ankle which is measured at log(10)(E-ankle/eV) = 18 6 Above the ankle the spectrum is described by a power law with index 2 6 followed by a flux suppression, above about log(10)(E/eV) = 19 5, detected with high statistical significance. |
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[Ave, M.; Bluemer, H.; Daumiller, K.; Engel, R.; Garrido, X.; Haungs, A.; Heck, D.; Huege, T.; Keilhauer, B.; Klages, H. O.; Kleinfeller, J.; Mathes, H. J.; Mueller, S.; Oehlschlaeger, J.; Pierog, T.; Roth, M.; Salamida, F.; Schieler, H.; Schroeder, F.; Schuessler, F.; Smida, R.; Ulrich, R.; Unger, M.; Valino, I.] Karlsruhe Inst Technol, Inst Kernphys, Karlsruhe, Germany |
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0370-2693 |
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ISI:000275640600003 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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480 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abraham, J. et al); Pastor, S. |
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A study of the effect of molecular and aerosol conditions in the atmosphere on air fluorescence measurements at the Pierre Auger Observatory |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astropart Phys. |
| Volume |
33 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
108-129 |
| Keywords |
Cosmic rays; Extensive air showers; Air fluorescence method; Atmosphere; Aerosols; Lidar; Bi-static lidar |
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The air fluorescence detector of the Pierre Auger Observatory is designed to perforin calorimetric measurements of extensive air showers created by Cosmic rays of above 10(18) eV. To correct these measurements for the effects introduced by atmospheric fluctuations, the Observatory contains a group Of monitoring instruments to record atmospheric conditions across the detector site, ail area exceeding 3000 km(2). The atmospheric data are used extensively in the reconstruction of air showers, and are particularly important for the correct determination of shower energies and the depths of shower maxima. This paper contains a summary of the molecular and aerosol conditions measured at the Pierre Auger Observatory since the start of regular operations in 2004, and includes a discussion of the impact of these measurements oil air shower reconstructions. Between 10(18) and 10(20) eV, the systematic Uncertainties due to all atmospheric effects increase from 4% to 8% in measurements of shower energy, and 4 g cm(-2) to 8 g cm(-2) in measurements of the shower maximum. |
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[BenZvi, S.; Pfendner, C.; Westerhoff, S.] Univ Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706 USA, Email: sybenzvi@icecube.wisc.cdu |
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0927-6505 |
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ISI:000275514800007 |
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International Collaboration |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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486 |
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