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A Medium Rigidity Muon Experiment for the South Pole Station

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 April 2016

M. L. Duldig ,
R. M. Jacklyn  and
M. A. Pomerantz
M. L. Duldig
Affiliation:
Antarctic Division, Department of Science
R. M. Jacklyn
Affiliation:
Antarctic Division, Department of Science
M. A. Pomerantz
Affiliation:
Bartol Research Foundation, University of Delaware
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Abstract

A proposal for a medium rigidity muon telescope system to be installed at the U.S. South Pole Station for observations of time variations of cosmic ray intensity is at present being prepared by Professor Pomerantz, Director of the Bartol Research Foundation, University of Delaware and Drs Jacklyn and Duldig of the Cosmic Ray Section, Antarctic Division, Department of Science. A novel approach to medium energy cosmic ray observations viewing in equatorial to mid-latitude directions is described. The absorber depth required for the proposed 50-1000 GV rigidity range would be achieved by locating the telescope system at a depth of approximately 7 metres water equivalent (MWE) in the ice and viewing at high zenith angles. Optimization techniques used in the telescope design are presented together with the unique advantages of the location. Justification for the experiment and comparison with important observatories in this rigidity range are also discussed.

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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia , Volume 6 , Issue 1 , 1985 , pp. 48 - 52
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Copyright © Astronomical Society of Australia 1985

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