Neutrino Hotspots in the Universe: a Sensitivity Study Using the IceCube Neutrino Observatory
2023 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
In this report, we aim to assess the sensitivity and 5$\sigma$ discovery potential of IceCube, the largest neutrino observatory on Earth, and compare it with prior findings. Our thesis will focus on a point source analysis, exploring the energy and declination dependencies, with particular emphasis on high-energy neutrinos. The primary objective is to establish the feasibility of detecting 5$\sigma$ evidence supporting the hypothesis that blazars serve as sources of neutrinos in the Southern sky, as suggested in a recent publication. Our findings indicate a substantial improvement in both discovery potential and sensitivity for the Southern sky in recent years. Furthermore, we highlight the increasing significance of investigating the origins of high-energy neutrinos in the Southern sky.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023.
Series
TRITA-SCI-GRU ; 2023:176
Keywords [en]
Astrophysics, Neutrino Astronomy, Particle Physics, Neutrinos, Blazars, Sensitivity Study, IceCube Neutrino Obesvatory
National Category
Physical Sciences
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-331366OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-331366DiVA, id: diva2:1781237
External cooperation
IceCube Neutrino Observatory
Subject / course
Theoretical Physics
Educational program
Master of Science in Engineering -Engineering Physics
Supervisors
Examiners
2023-07-072023-07-072023-07-07Bibliographically approved