Thermal Neutrons in Eas: A New Dimension in Eas Study
Yuri V. Stenkin
TL;DR
This paper proposes a novel method for studying the hadronic component of Extensive Air Showers by adding thermal neutron detectors, supported by simulations and preliminary experiments, to enhance EAS analysis.
Contribution
It introduces a new approach combining thermal neutron detection with standard EAS arrays, supported by simulations and initial experimental data.
Findings
Thermal neutron detection improves EAS analysis performance.
Simulations show significant benefits of the proposed method.
Preliminary data supports feasibility of the new array design.
Abstract
A new method to study Extensive Air Shower (EAS) hadronic component is proposed. It is shown that addition of specific detectors for thermal neutron detection to a standard array for EAS study can significantly improve its performance. Results of CORSIKA based Monte Carlo simulations as well as preliminary experimental data are presented. A proposal of novel type of EAS array is given.
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