A new model-independent approach for finding the arrival direction of an extensive air shower
arXiv:1607.07568 · doi:10.1088/1475-7516/2016/11/040
Abstract
A new accurate method for reconstructing the arrival direction of an extensive air shower (EAS) is described. Compared to existing methods, it is not subject to minimization of a function and, therefore, is fast and stable. This method also does not need to know detailed curvature or thickness structure of an EAS. It can have angular resolution of about 1 degree for a typical surface array in central regions. Also, it has better angular resolution than other methods in the marginal area of arrays.
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