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Addazi, A. et al; Martinez-Mirave, P.; Mitsou, V.A.; Palomares-Ruiz, S.; Tortola, M.; Zornoza, J.D. |
| Title |
Quantum gravity phenomenology at the dawn of the multi-messenger era-A review |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Prog. Part. Nucl. Phys. |
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125 |
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103948 - 119pp |
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Lorentz invariance violation and deformation; Gamma-ray astronomy; Cosmic neutrinos; Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays; Gravitational waves |
| Abstract |
The exploration of the universe has recently entered a new era thanks to the multi-messenger paradigm, characterized by a continuous increase in the quantity and quality of experimental data that is obtained by the detection of the various cosmic messengers (photons, neutrinos, cosmic rays and gravitational waves) from numerous origins. They give us information about their sources in the universe and the properties of the intergalactic medium. Moreover, multi-messenger astronomy opens up the possibility to search for phenomenological signatures of quantum gravity. On the one hand, the most energetic events allow us to test our physical theories at energy regimes which are not directly accessible in accelerators; on the other hand, tiny effects in the propagation of very high energy particles could be amplified by cosmological distances. After decades of merely theoretical investigations, the possibility of obtaining phenomenological indications of Planck-scale effects is a revolutionary step in the quest for a quantum theory of gravity, but it requires cooperation between different communities of physicists (both theoretical and experimental). This review, prepared within the COST Action CA18108 “Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach”, is aimed at promoting this cooperation by giving a state-of-the art account of the interdisciplinary expertise that is needed in the effective search of quantum gravity footprints in the production, propagation and detection of cosmic messengers. |
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[Addazi, A.] Sichuan Univ, Coll Phys, Ctr Theoret Phys, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R China, Email: jcarmona@unizar.es |
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Elsevier |
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0146-6410 |
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WOS:000830343400001 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5312 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Aab, A. et al); Pastor, S. |
| Title |
Origin of atmospheric aerosols at the Pierre Auger Observatory using studies of air mass trajectories in South America |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Atmospheric Research |
Abbreviated Journal |
Atmos. Res. |
| Volume |
149 |
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Pages |
120-135 |
| Keywords |
Cosmic ray; Aerosol; Air masses; Atmospheric effect; HYSPLIT; GDAS |
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The Pierre Auger Observatory is making significant contributions towards understanding the nature and origin of ultra-high energy cosmic rays. One of its main challenges is the monitoring of the atmosphere, both in terms of its state variables and its optical properties. The aim of this work is to analyse aerosol optical depth tau(a)(z) values measured from 2004 to 2012 at the observatory, which is located in a remote and relatively unstudied area of Pampa Amarilla, Argentina. The aerosol optical depth is in average quite low – annual mean tau(a)(3.5 km) similar to 0.04 – and shows a seasonal trend with a winter minimum – tau(a)(3.5 km) – 0.03 -, and a summer maximum – tau(a)(3.5 km) similar to 0.06 -, and an unexpected increase from August to September tau(a)(35 km) similar to 0.055. We computed backward trajectories for the years 2005 to 2012 to interpret the air mass origin. Winter nights with low aerosol concentrations show air masses originating from the Pacific Ocean. Average concentrations are affected by continental sources (wind-blown dust and urban pollution), whilst the peak observed in September and October could be linked to biomass burning in the northern part of Argentina or air pollution coming from surrounding urban areas. |
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[Pierre Auger Collaborat] Observ Pierre Auger, RA-5613 Malargue, Argentina |
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Elsevier Science Inc |
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0169-8095 |
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WOS:000341468100011 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
1916 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abreu, P. et al); Pastor, S. |
| Title |
Large-scale distribution of arrival directions of cosmic rays detected above 10^18 eV at the Pierre Auger Observatory |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astrophys. J. Suppl. Ser. |
| Volume |
203 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
34 - 20pp |
| Keywords |
astroparticle physics; cosmic rays |
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A thorough search for large-scale anisotropies in the distribution of arrival directions of cosmic rays detected above 10(18) eV at the Pierre Auger Observatory is presented. This search is performed as a function of both declination and right ascension in several energy ranges above 10(18) eV, and reported in terms of dipolar and quadrupolar coefficients. Within the systematic uncertainties, no significant deviation from isotropy is revealed. Assuming that any cosmic-ray anisotropy is dominated by dipole and quadrupole moments in this energy range, upper limits on their amplitudes are derived. These upper limits allow us to test the origin of cosmic rays above 10(18) eV from stationary Galactic sources densely distributed in the Galactic disk and predominantly emitting light particles in all directions. |
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[Abreu, P.; Andringa, S.; Assis, P.; Brogueira, P.; Cazon, L.; Conceicao, R.; Diogo, F.; Espadanal, J.; Goncalves, P.; Pimenta, M.; Santo, C. E.; Santos, E.; Tome, B.] Univ Tecn Lisboa, LIP, Lisbon, Portugal |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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0067-0049 |
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WOS:000312100500018 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
1272 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abraham, J. et al); Pastor, S. |
| Title |
Trigger and aperture of the surface detector array 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 |
613 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
29-39 |
| Keywords |
Ultra high energy cosmic rays; Auger Observatory; Extensive air showers; Trigger; Exposure |
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The surface detector array of the Pierre Auger Observatory consists of 1600 water-Cherenkov detectors, for the study of extensive air showers (EAS) generated by ultra-high-energy cosmic rays. We describe the trigger hierarchy, from the identification of candidate showers at the level of a single detector, amongst a large background (mainly random single cosmic ray muons), up to the selection of real events and the rejection of random coincidences. Such trigger makes the surface detector array fully efficient for the detection of EAS with energy above 3 x 10(18) eV, for all zenith angles between 0 degrees and 60 degrees, independently of the position of the impact point and of the mass of the primary particle. In these range of energies and angles, the exposure of the surface array can be determined purely on the basis of the geometrical acceptance. |
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[Boncioli, D.; Delle Fratte, C.; Di Giulio, C.; Matthiae, G.; Petrinca, P.; Salina, G.; Verzi, V.] Univ Roma Tor Vergata, I-00173 Rome, Italy, Email: giorgio.matthiae@roma2.infn.it |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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ISI:000274772800005 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
Serial |
499 |
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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 |
| Abstract |
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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no |
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International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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