DeepCore subarray
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DeepCore subarray is a densely instrumented, low-energy extension of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory designed to enhance sensitivity to lower-energy neutrinos and enable studies of neutrino oscillations and dark matter.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| DeepCore subarray canonical | 1 |
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
neutrino detector subarray
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scientific instrument ⓘ |
| collaboration | international research collaboration ⓘ |
| country | Antarctica NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dataType | neutrino-induced Cherenkov light signals ⓘ |
| designedFor |
astroparticle physics research
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indirect dark matter searches ⓘ low-energy neutrino detection ⓘ neutrino oscillation studies ⓘ |
| detectionMethod | Cherenkov light detection ⓘ |
| enables |
constraints on dark matter models
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precision measurements of atmospheric neutrino oscillation parameters ⓘ tests of neutrino mass hierarchy scenarios ⓘ |
| energyRange | few GeV to tens of GeV ⓘ |
| environment | deep glacial ice ⓘ |
| feature |
dense instrumentation
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lower energy threshold than main IceCube array ⓘ reduced spacing between optical modules ⓘ |
| field |
cosmology
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neutrino astronomy ⓘ particle physics ⓘ |
| fundedBy | multiple national science agencies ⓘ |
| hasAcronym | DeepCore NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedAtDepth | approximately 2100–2450 meters below surface ⓘ |
| locatedAtPole | South Pole NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station
NERFINISHED
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Antarctica ⓘ |
| medium | Antarctic ice ⓘ |
| operator | IceCube Collaboration NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| parentFacility | IceCube Neutrino Observatory NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | IceCube Neutrino Observatory NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
enhance sensitivity to lower-energy neutrinos
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measure neutrino properties ⓘ search for neutrinos from dark matter annihilation ⓘ study atmospheric neutrino oscillations ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
IceCube Upgrade
NERFINISHED
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PINGU (proposed IceCube low-energy upgrade) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| scientificDiscipline |
astroparticle physics
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astrophysics ⓘ high-energy physics ⓘ |
| startOfOperation | around 2010 ⓘ |
| surroundedBy | IceCube veto region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| uses |
digital optical modules
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photomultiplier tubes ⓘ |
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