Detection of the RF Pulse Associated With Cosmic Ray Air Showers

TL;DR

This paper reports initial efforts to detect radio-frequency pulses from cosmic ray air showers, aiming to develop equipment compatible with large-scale cosmic ray observatories.

Contribution

It introduces a new approach to detect cosmic ray air showers via radio pulses and discusses initial results and equipment design considerations.

Findings

Preliminary detection of RF pulses associated with air showers

Development of equipment for cosmic ray radio detection

Integration plans with large-scale cosmic ray arrays

Abstract

Initial results of a project to detect the radio-frequency pulse associated with extensive air showers of cosmic rays are described briefly. This work is being performed at the CASA/MIA array in Utah, with the intention of designing equipment that can be used in conjunction with the Auger Giant Array proposal.