Major
Physics
Anticipated Graduation Year
2023, 2024
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
In this work we aim to study the change in cosmic ray anisotropy as detected by IceTop over a ten-year period between energy bands centered at 410 TeV and 1.8 PeV. IceTop is a cosmic ray detector located at the South Pole. Previous work conducted during the construction of IceTop analyzed the energy-dependence of cosmic ray anisotropy. A large-scale deficit in cosmic rays was found in the lower-energy band, which persisted and increased in amplitude in the higher-energy band. Our research is an update that utilizes a stable detector configuration, larger data set and updated data processing methods.
Community Partners
IceCube Collaboration
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Dr. Rasha Abbasi, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics
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10-Year Update on Energy Dependence of Cosmic Ray Anisotropy with IceTop
In this work we aim to study the change in cosmic ray anisotropy as detected by IceTop over a ten-year period between energy bands centered at 410 TeV and 1.8 PeV. IceTop is a cosmic ray detector located at the South Pole. Previous work conducted during the construction of IceTop analyzed the energy-dependence of cosmic ray anisotropy. A large-scale deficit in cosmic rays was found in the lower-energy band, which persisted and increased in amplitude in the higher-energy band. Our research is an update that utilizes a stable detector configuration, larger data set and updated data processing methods.