Physics – High Energy Physics – High Energy Physics - Experiment
Scientific paper
2000-02-07
Nucl.Phys.Proc.Suppl. 85 (2000) 332-337
Physics
High Energy Physics
High Energy Physics - Experiment
6 pages, 8 eps figures included with epsfig, uses espcrc2.sty. Talk given at the Sixth Topical Seminar on Neutrino and Astropa
Scientific paper
Increasing interest towards the observation of the highest energy cosmic rays has motivated the development of new detection techniques. The properties of the Cherenkov photon pulse emitted in the atmosphere by these very rare particles indicate low-cost semiconductor detectors as good candidates for their optical read-out. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the viability of solar panels for this purpose. The experimental framework resulting from measurements performed with suitably-designed solar cells and large conventional photovoltaic areas is presented. A discussion on the obtained and achievable sensitivities follows.
Cecchini Simone
D'Antone I.
Esposti Degli L.
Giacomelli Giorgio
Guerra Manuel
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