Searches for neutrinos from GRBs using the ANTARES telescope

C. Reed, M. Bouwhuis, E. Presani

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Abstract

Multiple searches for neutrinos in correlation with gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) using data from the ANTARES neutrino telescope have been performed. One search uses data taken during 2007, at which time the telescope consisted of 5 detector lines, to measure the number of neutrino-induced muons in correlation with 37 GRBs that occurred during the data-taking period. While no correlations are observed, upper limits have been placed on the flux of neutrinos for different GRB models. A second search uses an alternative method to identify the shower at the neutrino-interaction vertex. This search is particularly sensitive to electron-neutrinos, but is able to observe neutrinos of any flavor. The sensitivity of this method to measure correlations between neutrinos and prompt photons emitted by GRBs is presented for a typical neutrino flux model.

Original languageEnglish
Pages242-245
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event32nd International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2011 - Beijing, China
Duration: Aug 11 2011Aug 18 2011

Conference

Conference32nd International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period08/11/1108/18/11

Keywords

  • ANTARES
  • Gamma-ray burst
  • GRB
  • Neutrino
  • Telescope

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