The Physics Role and Potential of future Atmospheric Detectors

TL;DR

This paper evaluates the physics potential of future atmospheric detectors, compares them with long baseline experiments, and emphasizes combining their strengths to better understand neutrino properties.

Contribution

It analyzes the capabilities and limitations of atmospheric detectors and advocates for their synergistic use alongside long baseline experiments.

Findings

Atmospheric detectors have unique strengths in neutrino physics.

Combining atmospheric and long baseline experiments enhances understanding of neutrino parameters.

Synergistic approaches maximize scientific benefits in neutrino research.

Abstract

We discuss the physics capabilities of basic types of future atmospheric detectors being considered at present, with their strengths and limitations, and compare them with those of long baseline (LBL) experiments. We also argue that recent studies signal the importance of synergistically combining complementary features of both these classes of experiments in order to accrue maximum benefit towards furthering our goal of building a complete picture of neutrino properties and parameters.