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Astrophysical neutrinos and cosmic rays observed by IceCube

Journal Article · · Advances in Space Research
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The core mission of the IceCube neutrino observatory is to study the origin and propagation of cosmic rays. IceCube, with its surface component IceTop, observes multiple signatures to accomplish this mission. Most important are the astrophysical neutrinos that are produced in interactions of cosmic rays, close to their sources and in interstellar space. IceCube is the first instrument that measures the properties of this astrophysical neutrino flux and constrains its origin. In addition, the spectrum, composition, and anisotropy of the local cosmic-ray flux are obtained from measurements of atmospheric muons and showers. Here we provide an overview of recent findings from the analysis of IceCube data, and their implications to our understanding of cosmic rays.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Contributing Organization:
IceCube Collaboration
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
1572788
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1701954
Journal Information:
Advances in Space Research, Journal Name: Advances in Space Research Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 62; ISSN 0273-1177
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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