SNEWS 2.0: A Next-Generation SuperNova Early Warning System for Multi-messenger Astronomy

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>The next core-collapse supernova in the Milky Way or its satellites will represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to obtain detailed information about the explosion of a star and provide significant scientific insight fo...

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Main Author: Winslow, Lindley
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics
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Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2022
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/142360
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description <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>The next core-collapse supernova in the Milky Way or its satellites will represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to obtain detailed information about the explosion of a star and provide significant scientific insight for a variety of fields because of the extreme conditions found within. Supernovae in our galaxy are not only rare on a human timescale but also happen at unscheduled times, so it is crucial to be ready and use all available instruments to capture all possible information from the event. The first indication of a potential stellar explosion will be the arrival of a bright burst of neutrinos. Its observation by multiple detectors worldwide can provide an early warning for the subsequent electromagnetic fireworks, as well as signal to other detectors with significant backgrounds so they can store their recent data. The supernova early warning system (SNEWS) has been operating as a simple coincidence between neutrino experiments in automated mode since 2005. In the current era of multi-messenger astronomy there are new opportunities for SNEWS to optimize sensitivity to science from the next galactic supernova beyond the simple early alert. This document is the product of a workshop in June 2019 towards design of SNEWS 2.0, an upgraded SNEWS with enhanced capabilities exploiting the unique advantages of prompt neutrino detection to maximize the science gained from such a valuable event.</jats:p>
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spelling mit-1721.1/1423602023-12-08T16:57:48Z SNEWS 2.0: A Next-Generation SuperNova Early Warning System for Multi-messenger Astronomy Winslow, Lindley Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>The next core-collapse supernova in the Milky Way or its satellites will represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to obtain detailed information about the explosion of a star and provide significant scientific insight for a variety of fields because of the extreme conditions found within. Supernovae in our galaxy are not only rare on a human timescale but also happen at unscheduled times, so it is crucial to be ready and use all available instruments to capture all possible information from the event. The first indication of a potential stellar explosion will be the arrival of a bright burst of neutrinos. Its observation by multiple detectors worldwide can provide an early warning for the subsequent electromagnetic fireworks, as well as signal to other detectors with significant backgrounds so they can store their recent data. The supernova early warning system (SNEWS) has been operating as a simple coincidence between neutrino experiments in automated mode since 2005. In the current era of multi-messenger astronomy there are new opportunities for SNEWS to optimize sensitivity to science from the next galactic supernova beyond the simple early alert. This document is the product of a workshop in June 2019 towards design of SNEWS 2.0, an upgraded SNEWS with enhanced capabilities exploiting the unique advantages of prompt neutrino detection to maximize the science gained from such a valuable event.</jats:p> 2022-05-05T14:53:02Z 2022-05-05T14:53:02Z 2021 2022-05-05T14:45:32Z Article http://purl.org/eprint/type/JournalArticle https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/142360 Winslow, Lindley. 2021. "SNEWS 2.0: A Next-Generation SuperNova Early Warning System for Multi-messenger Astronomy." New Journal of Physics, 23 (3). en 10.1088/1367-2630/ABDE33 New Journal of Physics Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 application/pdf IOP Publishing IOP Publishing
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SNEWS 2.0: A Next-Generation SuperNova Early Warning System for Multi-messenger Astronomy
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title_full SNEWS 2.0: A Next-Generation SuperNova Early Warning System for Multi-messenger Astronomy
title_fullStr SNEWS 2.0: A Next-Generation SuperNova Early Warning System for Multi-messenger Astronomy
title_full_unstemmed SNEWS 2.0: A Next-Generation SuperNova Early Warning System for Multi-messenger Astronomy
title_short SNEWS 2.0: A Next-Generation SuperNova Early Warning System for Multi-messenger Astronomy
title_sort snews 2 0 a next generation supernova early warning system for multi messenger astronomy
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