Muon simulations for Super-Kamiokande, KamLAND, and CHOOZ

2006/04/30 by Alfred Tang, G. A. Horton-Smith, Glenn Horton-Smith +4 · 3 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena #Neutrino Physics Research #Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies #hep-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.1103/physrevd.74.053007

published as Phys.Rev.D74:053007,2006 · Revtex4 33 pages, 16 figures and 4 tables

arxiv created 2006/08/25 · openalex publication_date 2006/09/15 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/02

Abstract

Muon backgrounds at Super-Kamiokande, KamLAND, and CHOOZ are calculated using \mathttM\mathttU\mathttS\mathttI\mathttC. A modified version of the Gaisser sea-level muon distribution and a well-tested Monte Carlo integration method are introduced. Average muon energy, flux, and rate are tabulated. Plots of average energy and angular distributions are given. Implications for muon tracker design in future experiments are discussed.

Citations

• A Three-Dimensional Code for Muon Propagation through the Rock: MUSIC
• Measurements of Ground-Level Muons at Two Geomagnetic Locations

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