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A new model-independent approach for finding the arrival direction of an extensive air shower

Journal Article · · Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics

A new accurate method for reconstructing the arrival direction of an extensive air shower (EAS) is described. Compared to existing methods, it is not subject to minimization of a function and, therefore, is fast and stable. This method also does not need to know detailed curvature or thickness structure of an EAS. It can have angular resolution of about 1 degree for a typical surface array in central regions. Also, it has better angular resolution than other methods in the marginal area of arrays.

OSTI ID:
22679393
Journal Information:
Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 2016; ISSN 1475-7516
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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