The Wavelength-Shifting Optical Module in Application to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory

The IceCube Collaboration

The Wavelength-Shifting Optical Module in Application to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory

The IceCube Collaboration

Chair of Experimental Physics with Cosmic Particles

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Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)
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The Wavelength-shifting Optical Module (WOM) is a novel photosensor concept developed as part of the upcoming Upgrade for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. It uses the technique of wavelength shifting and total internal reflection to increase the photon light yield in the UV-regime of the Cherenkov spectrum. The decoupling of the effective area from the size of light sensors enhances the signal-to-noise-ratio. Twelve WOM modules will be deployed in the IceCube Upgrade to increase the photon detection efficiency and thus enhance future low-energy analyses. The general concept can also be applied at the future IceCube-Gen2 detector, where passive light collecting extensions to the optical sensor modules locally increase the light collection efficiency. This technique would benefit the detection of supernova neutrinos or other particles with low light emissions. We report on new results in characterizing and optimizing the WOM concept, the production status of the modules to be deployed in 2025/26 as well as possible applications of the concept for IceCube-Gen2.

Original language	English
Article number	992
Journal	Proceedings of Science
Volume	444
State	Published - 27 Sep 2024
Event	38th International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2023 - Nagoya, Japan Duration: 26 Jul 2023 → 3 Aug 2023

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The Wavelength-Shifting Optical Module in Application to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory

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