The fluorescence detector of the Pierre Auger Observatory
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract
The Pierre Auger Observatory is a hybrid detector for ultra-high energy cosmic rays. It combines a surface array to measure secondary particles at ground level together with a fluorescence detector to measure the development of air showers in the atmosphere above the array. The fluorescence detector comprises 24 large telescopes specialized for measuring the nitrogen fluorescence caused by charged particles of cosmic ray air showers. In this paper we describe the components of the fluorescence detector including its optical system, the design of the camera, the electronics, and the systems for relative and absolute calibration. We also discuss the operation and the monitoring of the detector. Finally, we evaluate the detector performance and precision of shower reconstructions. © 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Publication Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Recommended Citation
Abraham, J.,
Abreu, P.,
Aglietta, M.,
Aguirre, C.,
Ahn, E.,
Allard, D.,
Allekotte, I.,
Allen, J.,
Allison, P.,
Alvarez-Muiz, J.,
Ambrosio, M.,
Anchordoqui, L.,
Andringa, S.,
Anzalone, A.,
Aramo, C.,
Arganda, E.,
Argir, S.,
Arisaka, K.,
Arneodo, F.,
Arqueros, F.,
Asch, T.,
Asorey, H.,
Assis, P.,
Aublin, J.,
Ave, M.,
Avila, G.,
Bacher, A.,
Bcker, T.,
Badagnani, D.,
Barber, K.,
Barbosa, A.,
&
Barbosa, H.
(2010).
The fluorescence detector of the Pierre Auger Observatory.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment,
620(2-3), 227-251.
http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2010.04.023
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