Orateur
Dr
Elisa Resconi
(MPI-K, Heidelberg)
Description
The IceCube neutrino observatory, under construction at the South Pole,
consists of three sub-detectors: a 3-dimensional array of digital optical
modules deployed deep in the ice, the AMANDA neutrino telescope and the surface
array IceTop. I will summarize results from searches for cosmic neutrinos with
the AMANDA telescope and review expected sensitivities for IceCube at various
installation phases. Reliability and robustness of installation at the South
Pole has been demonstrated along the past four construction seasons. On the
base of a consolidated confidence in operations at the South Pole, the
extension of IceCube operations at the extreme ends (low and high) of the
energetic region can be accomplished. I will describe the IceCube Deep Core
project that will extend the low energy response of IceCube and a study of
optimal positioning of outer most strings for a better sensitivity at higher
energies.
Auteur principal
Dr
Elisa Resconi
(MPI-K, Heidelberg)
