Sensitivity of lunar particle-detection experiments [IMA]

http://arxiv.org/abs/1612.00329


The use of the Moon as a detector volume for ultra-high-energy neutrinos and cosmic rays, by searching for the Askaryan radio pulse produced when they interact in the lunar regolith, has been attempted by a range of projects over the past two decades. In this contribution, I discuss some of the technical considerations relevant to these experiments, and their consequent sensitivity to ultra-high-energy particles. I also discuss some possible future experiments, and highlight their potential.

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J. Bray
Fri, 2 Dec 16
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Comments: To be published in the Proceedings of the ARENA2016 conference, Groningen, The Netherlands