Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2006-12-08
Nucl.Phys.Proc.Suppl.175-176:121-124,2008
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
4 pages, Proceedings for ISVHECRI Weihei 2006
Scientific paper
10.1016/j.nuclphysbps.2007.10.01
In this paper, we will discuss the prospects of deducing the proton-air cross section from fluorescence telescope measurements of extensive air showers. As it is not possible to observe the point of first interaction $X_{\rm 1}$ directly, other observables closely linked to $X_{\rm 1}$ must be inferred from the longitudinal profiles. This introduces a dependence on the models used to describe the shower development. The most straightforward candidate for a good correlation to $X_{\rm 1}$ is the depth of shower maximum $X_{\rm max}$. We will discuss the sensitivity of an $X_{\rm max}$-based analysis on $\sigma_{\rm p-air}$ and quantify the systematic uncertainties arising from the model dependence, parameters of the reconstruction method itself and a possible non-proton contamination of the selected shower sample.
Blümer Johannes
Engel R. R.
Schüssler Fabian
Ulrich Ralf
Unger Michael
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