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The lateral trigger probability function for the ultra-high energy cosmic ray showers detected by the Pierre Auger Observatory

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In this paper we introduce the concept of Lateral Trigger Probability (LTP) function, i.e., the probability for an extensive air shower (EAS) to trigger an individual detector of a ground based array as a function of distance to the shower axis, taking into account energy, mass and direction of the primary cosmic ray. We apply this concept to the surface array of the Pierre Auger Observatory consisting of a 1.5 km spaced grid of about 1600 water Cherenkov stations. Using Monte Carlo simulatio...

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10.1016/j.astropartphys.2011.08.001

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Elsevier
Journal:
Astroparticle Physics More from this journal
Volume:
35
Issue:
5
Pages:
266-276
Publication date:
2011-08-11
Acceptance date:
2011-08-01
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ISSN:
0927-6505
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uuid:a570aa35-7133-485d-807f-34c07c23bd3c
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216192
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2012-12-19

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