Published 2019 | Version v1
Journal article

Measurements of very-forward energy with the CASTOR calorimeter of CMS

  • 1. Institute for Nuclear Physics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), 76131 Karlsruhe (Germany)

Description

The very-forward energy production in hadron collisions is of paramount importance for the understanding of ultra-high energy cosmic ray air showers. The CASTOR calorimeter of CMS is located at -6:6 < η < -5:2 in the phase-space where the peak of energy is deposited at LHC. The composition and characteristics of the particles in this phase-space have a determining impact on the formation of air shower cascades. An overview of various energy measurements performed with CASTOR is reported and possible implications for cosmic ray physics are outlined.

Availability note (English)

Available from https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2019/13/epjconf_isvhecri2018_05005.pdf; https://doaj.org/article/eae01437c4c1423dba2de676df9dbfa9

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
EPJ. Web of Conferences
Journal Volume
208
Journal Page Range
vp.
ISSN
2100-014X

Conference

Title
30. International Symposium on Very High Energy Cosmic Ray Interactions
Acronym
ISVHECRI 2018
Dates
21-25 May 2018
Place
Nagoya (Japan)