The Pierre Auger Observatory has been designed to investigate the origin and the nature of Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays using a hybrid detection technique. It is located on a plateau in the Province of Mendoza, Argentina, and consists of a surface array of about 3000 km2 overlooked by 24 air fluorescence telescopes grouped in 4 sites which together provide a powerful instrument for air shower reconstruction. The Southern site of the Auger Observatory has been completed in June 2008 and is taking data smoothly since 2004. A review of selected results is presented with the emphasis given to the measurement of energy spectrum, chemical composition and search for photons and neutrinos as primary particles.
RESULTS FROM THE PIERRE AUGER OBSERVATORY
PERRONE, Lorenzo;
2009-01-01
Abstract
The Pierre Auger Observatory has been designed to investigate the origin and the nature of Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays using a hybrid detection technique. It is located on a plateau in the Province of Mendoza, Argentina, and consists of a surface array of about 3000 km2 overlooked by 24 air fluorescence telescopes grouped in 4 sites which together provide a powerful instrument for air shower reconstruction. The Southern site of the Auger Observatory has been completed in June 2008 and is taking data smoothly since 2004. A review of selected results is presented with the emphasis given to the measurement of energy spectrum, chemical composition and search for photons and neutrinos as primary particles.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
