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Author (up) Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abreu, P. et al); Pastor, S.
Title Ultrahigh Energy Neutrinos at the Pierre Auger Observatory Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Advances in High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal Adv. High. Energy Phys.
Volume 2013 Issue Pages 708680 - 18pp
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Abstract The observation of ultrahigh energy neutrinos (UHE nu s) has become a priority in experimental astroparticle physics. UHE nu s can be detected with a variety of techniques. In particular, neutrinos can interact in the atmosphere (downward-going nu) or in the Earth crust (Earth-skimming nu), producing air showers that can be observed with arrays of detectors at the ground. With the surface detector array of the Pierre Auger Observatory we can detect these types of cascades. The distinguishing signature for neutrino events is the presence of very inclined showers produced close to the ground (i.e., after having traversed a large amount of atmosphere). In this work we review the procedure and criteria established to search for UHE nu s in the data collected with the ground array of the Pierre Auger Observatory. This includes Earth-skimming as well as downward-going neutrinos. No neutrino candidates have been found, which allows us to place competitive limits to the diffuse flux of UHE nu s in the EeV range and above.
Address Univ Tecn Lisboa, LIP, Lisbon, Portugal
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Publisher Hindawi Publishing Corporation Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1687-7357 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000317204500001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 1398
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