A self-monitoring precision calibration light source for the IceCube Upgrade. (29th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Henningsen, F.; Boehmer, M.; Eller, P.; Fruck, C.; Gärtner, A.; Geilen, L.; Gernhäuser, R.; Heggen, H.; Holzapfel, K.; Khera, N.; Papp, L.; Pertl, T.; Rea, I.C.; Resconi, E.; Schmuckermaier, F.; Spannfellner, C.; Traxler, M.
• Other Names: collab.
• Is Part Of: Journal of instrumentation. Volume 16:Number 9(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-09-29
• Subjects: Detector alignment and calibration methods (lasers, sources, particle-beams) -- Neutrino detectors -- Instrument optimisation; Scientific apparatus and instruments -- Periodicals; 502.84
• DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/16/09/C09033
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-0221

Abstract

Abstract: With neutrino astronomy on the rise, calibration aspects of large-volume detectors are becoming one of the key targets to boost detector performance. In the scope of the IceCube Upgrade planned for the South Pole season of 2022/23, we developed a novel, isotropic, self-monitoring, precision calibration light source. We present the device characteristics as well as first studies of calibration impacts for different detection environments.