Published March 2007 | Version v1
Journal article

The Surface Detector of the Pierre Auger Observatory

Creators

  • 1. Inst. of Physics, ASCR, Prague (Czech Republic)

Description

The surface detector of the Pierre Auger Observatory consisting of Cherenkov water tanks is described. Principles of its operation, trigger and reconstruction are explained. Detector reliability based on experience of more than two years of operation is reviewed

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.nuclphysbps.2006.11.008;
PII
S0920-5632(06)00841-3;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Physics. B, Proceedings Supplements
Journal Volume
165
Journal Page Range
p. 45-49
ISSN
0920-5632
CODEN
NPBSE7

Conference

Title
Cosmic ray international seminars
Dates
29 May - 2 Jun 2006
Place
Catania (Italy)

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
39078373
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CHERENKOV COUNTERS; CHERENKOV RADIATION; DESIGN; FLUORESCENCE; PHOTODETECTORS; RELIABILITY; WATER
Descriptors DEC
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; EMISSION; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; LUMINESCENCE; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; PHOTON EMISSION; RADIATION DETECTORS; RADIATIONS

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Copyright
Copyright (c) 2006 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.