CERENKOV LIGHT FROM EXTENSIVE AIR SHOWERS.
Abstract
An optical Cerenkov system has been used to set upper flux limits for gamma-rays from possible sources, in the energy region 10 to the 13th power eV. 13 possible sources were examined: the quasars 3C9, 3C48, 3C147, 3C196, 3C273, 3C286; the Crab Nebula, magnetic variables HD71866 and 53 Cam; and the Galaxies Cygnus A, M31, NGC4472 and 1607+26. The quasar results when summed show a slight positive effect; approaching significance for 3C147. Non-quasar sources showed no effect. A theory of the angular distribution of light from showers is discussed, and an image intensifier system for shower photography described. A wide-band receiver was used to detect pulses in coincidence with shower particles. The rate of pulses indicates significant decoherence at 70 Mc/s. Correlation was found between optical Cerenkov and radio pulses. Preliminary results are presented for a long distance coincidence experiment, using pure radio detection. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0647890
Entities
People
- Neil A. Porter
Organizations
- University College Dublin