IceCube's In-Ice Radio Extension: Status and Results

TL;DR

This paper reports on the deployment, calibration, and ongoing analysis of IceCube's in-ice radio detectors, aiming to enhance GZK neutrino detection capabilities at the South Pole.

Contribution

It provides the first comprehensive status update and calibration results of IceCube's in-ice RF extension, demonstrating its potential for neutrino astronomy.

Findings

Successful deployment of RF detectors at various depths

Calibration results confirming detector performance

Ongoing analyses of ice properties and noise levels

Abstract

In 2006-2010, several Radio Frequency (RF) detectors and calibration equipment were deployed as part of the IceCube array at depths between 5 to 1400 meters in preparation for a future large scale GZK neutrino detector. IceCube's deep holes and well-established data handling system provide a unique opportunity for deep-ice RF detection studies at the South-Pole. We will present verification and calibration results as well as a status-review of ongoing analyses such as ice-properties, RF noise and reconstruction algorithms.