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Impact of using the ultrahigh-energy cosmic ray arrival energies to constrain source associations
KTH, School of Engineering Sciences (SCI), Physics, Particle and Astroparticle Physics. Oskar Klein Ctr Cosmoparticle Phys, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1153-2139
Imperial Coll London, Astrophys Grp, Blackett Lab, Prince Consort Rd, London SW7 2AZ, England.;Imperial Coll London, Stat Sect, Dept Math, London SW7 2AZ, England.;Stockholm Univ, Dept Astron, AlbaNova, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden..
2019 (English)In: Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, ISSN 0035-8711, E-ISSN 1365-2966, Vol. 484, no 2, p. 2324-2340Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

We present a Bayesian hierarchical model which enables a joint fit of the ultrahigh-energy cosmic ray (UHECR) energy spectrum and arrival directions within the context of a physical model for the UHECR phenomenology. In this way, possible associations with astrophysical source populations can be assessed in a physically and statistically principled manner. The importance of including the UHECR energy data and detection effects is demonstrated through simulation studies, showing that the effective GZK horizon is significantly extended for typical reconstruction uncertainties. We also verify the ability of the model to fit and recover physical parameters from CRPROPA 3 simulations. Finally, the model is used to assess the fraction of the publicly available data set of 231 UHECRs detected by the Pierre Auger Observatory which are associated with the Fermi-LAT 2FHL catalogue, a set of starburst galaxies, and Swift-BAT hard X-ray sources. We find association fractions of 9.5(-5.9)(+2.4), 22.7(-12.4)(+6.6), and 22.8(-8.0)(+6.6) per cent for the 2FHL, starburst galaxies, and Swift-BAT catalogues respectively.

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Oxford University Press, 2019. Vol. 484, no 2, p. 2324-2340
Keywords [en]
methods: data analysis, methods: statistical, cosmic rays
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Physical Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-249864DOI: 10.1093/mnras/stz081ISI: 000462302600061Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85063366285OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-249864DiVA, id: diva2:1306567
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QC 20190424

Available from: 2019-04-24 Created: 2019-04-24 Last updated: 2022-06-26Bibliographically approved
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1. Cosmic clues from astrophysical particles
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2020 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays (UHECRs) are charged particles that have been accelerated to extreme energies, such that they are effectively travelling at the speed of light. Interactions of these particles with the Earth’s atmosphere lead to the development of extensive showers of particles and radiation that can be measured with existing technology. Despite decades of research, the origins of UHECRs remain mysterious. However, they are thought to be accelerated within powerful astrophysical sources that lie beyond the borders of our Galaxy. This thesis explores different ideas towards the common goal of reaching a deeper understanding of UHECR phenomenology. Part I concerns the development of a novel space-based observatory that has the potential to detect unprecedented numbers of these enigmatic particles. The feasibility of such a project is demonstrated by the results from the Mini-EUSO instrument, a small ultraviolet telescope that is currently on-board the International Space Station. In Part II, the focus is on fully exploiting the available information with advanced analysis techniques to close the gap between theory and data. UHECRs are closely connected to the production of neutrinos and gamma rays, so frameworks for the joint analysis of these complementary cosmic messengers are also developed. The results presented herein demonstrate that to progress, it is crucial to invest in the development of both detection and analysis techniques. By taking a closer look at the existing data, new clues can be revealed to reach a more comprehensive understanding and better inform the design of future experiments. 

Abstract [sv]

Ultrahög energetisk kosmisk strålning (UHECR) är laddade partiklar som har accelererats till extrema energier, så att de i praktiken färdas med ljusets hastighet. Det är möjligt att upptäcka dessa partiklar när de växelverkar med jordens atmosfär då omfattande skurar med partiklar och strålning utvecklas, vilka kan mätas med befintlig teknik. Trots decennier av forskning förblir UHECR:s ursprung dold. Men de tros vara accelererade inom kraftfulla astrofysiska källor som ligger utanför vår galax. Denna avhandling utforskar olika idéer med det gemensamma målet att nå en djupare förståelse av UHECR-fenomenologin. Del I handlar om utvecklingen av ett nytt rymdbaserat observatorium som har potential att upptäcka ett stort antal av dessa gåtfulla partiklar. Genomförandet av ett sådant projekt demonstreras av resultaten från Mini-EUSO-instrumentet som för närvarande är ombord på den Internationella rymdstationen. I Del II ligger fokus på att utnyttja tillgänglig information med avancerade analystekniker för att minska klyftan mellan teori och data, för att nå en djupare förståelse av aktuella observationer. UHECR:er är nära kopplade till produktionen av neutriner och gammastrålning. Ramar för gemensam analys av dessa komplementära kosmiska budbärare utvecklas. Resultaten som presenteras här visar att det är avgörande att investera i utvecklingen av både detekterings- och analystekniker för att gå vidare. Genom att titta närmare på befintliga data kan nya ledtrådar avslöjas i sammanhanget med så kallade multi-budbärare och ger information för att bättre utforma framtida experiment. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2020. p. 180
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TRITA-SCI-FOU ; 2020:16
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Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
Research subject
Physics
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urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-273388 (URN)978-91-7873-548-8 (ISBN)
Public defence
2020-06-12, Via zoom https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/67435898835, Du som saknar dator/datorvana kan kontakta blj@kth.se för information, Stockholm, 13:00 (English)
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