(In)Feasability of Studying Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays with Smartphones [IMA]

http://arxiv.org/abs/1505.04777


We estimate the effective area available for cosmic-ray detection with a network of smartphones under optimistic conditions. To measure cosmic-ray air showers with a minimally-adequate precision and a detection area similar to existing ground-based detectors, the fraction of participating users needs to unrealistically large. We conclude that the prospects of cosmic-ray research using smartphones are very limited.

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M. Unger and G. Farrar
Tue, 19 May 15
49/78

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