Description
Studying the Universe at the highest energies with photons above 10s of GeV requires a very special detector, the atmosphere. When very-high-energy (> 10 GeV) gamma rays hit the atmosphere, they produce an extended air shower of electromagnetic particles, which in turn induce Cherenkov radiation. The distribution of Cherenkov light induced and its probability of reaching the detectors on the ground depend on the atmospheric conditions. In this project, simulations of air showers including all relevant particle interactions will be used to estimate the effect of various atmospheric compositions on the performance of the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA), taking into account e.g., the increase of CO2 due to anthropogenic activity.
Special Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of Unix and Python would be useful. The project would consist of 60% Computing, 40% Physics.
| Field | C1: Astroparticle physics analysis and observations |
|---|---|
| DESY Place | Zeuthen |
| DESY Division | AP |
| DESY Group | CTA |
