Modeling and understanding radar echos from particle cascades

Steven Prohira for the RET Collaboration

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Abstract

High-energy in-ice particle cascades can originate from either cosmic-neutrino interactions in the ice medium itself, or cosmic-ray airshowers propagating into a high-altitude ice sheet. After passing through the ice medium, a short-lived ionization trail is left in its wake that can be detected using radar. We present the expected radar signal and discuss its main features. Understanding the detailed signal properties are crucial in the detection and reconstruction of UHE cosmic-rays and neutrinos using the radar echo method.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number011
JournalProceedings of Science
Volume470
StatePublished - Nov 7 2024
Event10th International Workshop on Acoustic and Radio EeV Neutrino Detection Activities, ARENA 2024 - Chicago, United States
Duration: Jun 11 2024Jun 14 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General

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