The multi-messenger search programme and results of the ANTARES neutrino telescope
The key-word of modern astronomy and astrophysics is multi-messenger: not only photons used as probes for the investigation of the Universe, but also cosmic-rays, neutrinos and gravitational waves. The multi-messenger approach is important in particular for neutrino detectors: potential astrophysica...
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| description | The key-word of modern astronomy and astrophysics is multi-messenger: not only photons used as probes for the investigation of the Universe, but also cosmic-rays, neutrinos and gravitational waves. The multi-messenger approach is important in particular for neutrino detectors: potential astrophysical sources are predicted to emit a very faint neutrino signal and the presence of an isotropic flux of atmospheric background requires the development of effective search strategies. The multi-messenger approach can increase the discovery potential, the statistical significance of the observations and the efficiency of the detection. The advantages of the multi-messenger approach are evident, in particular, when looking at transient or flaring sources. In ANTARES, a wide programme of multi-messenger searches is active; the most relevant results will be presented in this contribution. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f41b3af35d22424487472e06411bd7c02022-12-21T17:12:49ZengEDP SciencesEPJ Web of Conferences2100-014X2016-01-011210501410.1051/epjconf/201612105014epjconf-RICAP-14_05014The multi-messenger search programme and results of the ANTARES neutrino telescopeBonis Giulia DeThe key-word of modern astronomy and astrophysics is multi-messenger: not only photons used as probes for the investigation of the Universe, but also cosmic-rays, neutrinos and gravitational waves. The multi-messenger approach is important in particular for neutrino detectors: potential astrophysical sources are predicted to emit a very faint neutrino signal and the presence of an isotropic flux of atmospheric background requires the development of effective search strategies. The multi-messenger approach can increase the discovery potential, the statistical significance of the observations and the efficiency of the detection. The advantages of the multi-messenger approach are evident, in particular, when looking at transient or flaring sources. In ANTARES, a wide programme of multi-messenger searches is active; the most relevant results will be presented in this contribution.http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201612105014 |
| spellingShingle | Bonis Giulia De The multi-messenger search programme and results of the ANTARES neutrino telescope EPJ Web of Conferences |
| title | The multi-messenger search programme and results of the ANTARES neutrino telescope |
| title_full | The multi-messenger search programme and results of the ANTARES neutrino telescope |
| title_fullStr | The multi-messenger search programme and results of the ANTARES neutrino telescope |
| title_full_unstemmed | The multi-messenger search programme and results of the ANTARES neutrino telescope |
| title_short | The multi-messenger search programme and results of the ANTARES neutrino telescope |
| title_sort | multi messenger search programme and results of the antares neutrino telescope |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201612105014 |
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