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Studies of signal waveforms from the water-cherenkov detectors of the Pierre Auger Observatory

Conference ·
OSTI ID:875556

The ground array of the Pierre Auger Observatory will consist of 1600 water-Cherenkov detectors. Such detectors give signals which can help differentiate between muons and electrons in extensive air showers. The relative numbers of muons and electrons is sensitive to the type of primary particle which initiated the shower. Results are presented using methods which describe the muon content and related information, such as the time structure of the shower front.

Research Organization:
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH03000
OSTI ID:
875556
Report Number(s):
FERMILAB-CONF-05-307-E-TD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English