Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Particles studies from space: super-EUSO, a possible next-generation experiment

TL;DR

This paper discusses the potential of space-based experiments like super-EUSO for next-generation ultra-high energy cosmic particle studies, highlighting design challenges and necessary steps for realization.

Contribution

It provides an overview of the design issues, critical challenges, and intermediate steps for developing space-based ultra-high energy cosmic particle detectors.

Findings

Identifies key design challenges for space-based cosmic ray detection.

Outlines critical technical issues and potential solutions.

Proposes a roadmap for future development of super-EUSO.

Abstract

After the Pierre Auger Observatory, it is likely that space-based experiments might be required for next-generation studies of Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Particles. An overview of this challenging task is presented, emphasizing the main design issues, the criticalities and the intermediate steps required to make this challenging task a reality.