IceCube - Astrophysics and Astroparticle Physics at the South Pole
ArXiv 1111.5188 (2011)
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The IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole has been completed in December 2010. In this paper we describe the final detector and report results on physics and performance using data taken at different stages of the yet incomplete detector. No signals for cosmic neutrinos from point sources and diffuse fluxes have been found. Prospects of these searches, including the setup of multi-messenger programs, are discussed. The limits on neutrinos from GRBs, being far below model predictions, require a reevaluation of GRB model assumptions. Various measurements of cosmic ray properties have been obtained from atmospheric muon and neutrino spectra and from air shower measurements; these results will have an important impact on model developments. IceCube observed an anisotropy of cosmic rays on multiple angular scales, for the first time in the Southern sky. The unique capabilities of IceCube for monitoring transient low energy events are briefly discussed. Finally an outlook to planned extensions is given which will improve the sensitivities both on the low and high energy side.The IceCube Neutrino Observatory VI: Neutrino Oscillations, Supernova Searches, Ice Properties
ArXiv 1111.2731 (2011)
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Atmospheric neutrino oscillations with DeepCore; Supernova detection with IceCube and beyond; 51猎奇入口 of South Pole ice transparency with IceCube flashers; Submitted papers to the 32nd International Cosmic Ray Conference, Beijing 2011.The IceCube Neutrino Observatory III: Cosmic Rays
ArXiv 1111.2735 (2011)
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Cosmic rays and related measurements: IceTop overview; IceTop calibration; Cosmic ray composition; Air shower measurements; Studies of cosmic ray muons; Studies of PeV gamma rays; Cosmic ray anisotropy; Forbush decrease; Submitted papers to the 32nd International Cosmic Ray Conference, Beijing 2011.The IceCube Neutrino Observatory II: All Sky Searches: Atmospheric, Diffuse and EHE
ArXiv 1111.2736 (2011)
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All sky neutrino searches: Atmospheric neutrinos; Astrophysical neutrinos; Cosmegenic neutrinos; Submitted papers to the 32nd International Cosmic Ray Conference, Beijing 2011.The IceCube Neutrino Observatory IV: Searches for Dark Matter and Exotic Particles
ArXiv 1111.2738 (2011)