Abstract
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole has measured the diffuse astrophysical neutrino flux up to ∼PeV energies and is starting to identify first point source candidates. The next generation facility, IceCube-Gen2, aims at extending the accessible energy range to EeV in order to measure the continuation of the astrophysical spectrum, to identify neutrino sources, and to search for a cosmogenic neutrino flux. As part of IceCube-Gen2, a radio array is foreseen that is sensitive to detect Askaryan emission of neutrinos beyond ∼30 PeV. Surface and deep antenna stations have different benefits in terms of effective area, resolution, and the capability to reject backgrounds from cosmic-ray air showers and may be combined to reach the best sensitivity. The optimal detector configuration is still to be identified. This contribution presents the full-array simulation efforts for a combination of deep and surface antennas, and compares different design options with respect to their sensitivity to fulfill the science goals of IceCube-Gen2.
Originalsprache | Englisch |
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Aufsatznummer | 1183 |
Fachzeitschrift | Proceedings of Science |
Jahrgang | 395 |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 18 März 2022 |
Veranstaltung | 37th International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2021 - Virtual, Berlin, Deutschland Dauer: 12 Juli 2021 → 23 Juli 2021 |