Composition analysis of ultrahigh energy cosmic rays using the Pierre Auger Observatory surface detector

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Ultrahigh Energy, Cosmic Rays, Pierre Auger, Observatory, Surface Detector

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The origin and composition of ultrahigh energy cosmic rays has been and continues to be a topic of much study and debate. The Pierre Auger Observatory was designed to investigate the highest energy cosmic rays and resolve some of these problems. In this dissertation, I present a description of the Pierre Auger Observatory and a study of the performance of the surface array as well as work done on the photomultiplier tubes used in the surface array. I also present an analysis done on the composition of the events detected in the surface detector paying special attention to a photon primary assumption. Monte carlo simulations of extensive air showers are put through a simulation of the surface detector and observables are compared to real data. The mean behavior of the real data is compared to various baryonic primary assumptions. For photon primaries, a method is described to set an upper limit on the flux of photons based on comparing real events to expected distributions for photon initiated air showers. An upper limit on the photon flux is presented and compared with predictions from various exotic models of cosmic ray origins.

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