Cosmic rays above 1 TeV/n and neutrino astronomy (Splinter group summary)
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 (USA)
In order to extend space-based measurements of the cosmic ray spectrum and composition into the very interesting 10{sup 14}--10{sup 16} eV/nucleus region, a step-by-step program can be envisioned (in order of increasing energy) consisting of (1) the SCIN/MAGIC emulsion exposure on the Space Station, progressing through (2) a reflight of the CRN detector and (3) flight of a new, large calorimeter, and eventually leading up to the construction of (4) a very large calorimeter on the moon. The arguments for such a program are described below. The size required for a lunar calorimeter to provide reasonable statistics near 10{sup 16} eV is 50--150 m{sup 2}sr. Since it is not feasible to consider flying such a large detector in orbit, but since most of the calorimeter mass could be obtained locally on the moon by using lunar regolith, such a detector is a natural candidate for a lunar base.
- OSTI ID:
- 7098100
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8911161--
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conference Proceedings (American Institute of Physics); (USA), Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings (American Institute of Physics); (USA) Vol. 203:1; ISSN 0094-243X; ISSN APCPC
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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CALORIMETERS
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
COLLOIDS
COSMIC NEUTRINOS
COSMIC RADIATION
COSMIC RAY DETECTION
COSMIC SHOWERS
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DISPERSIONS
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
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METALS
NEUTRINOS
NONMETALS
NUCLEONS
PIONS
PIONS NEUTRAL
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