DUCK Experiment Publications - Conference Proceedings

Abstract. Today, when computer-based devices take over our lives, security becomes of the utmost concern. HRNG, or hardware random number generators, are extensively used in the digital world for security purposes as well as in the science world as a source of high-quality randomness for the models and simulations. Existing HRNG are either extremely costly, or slow and of questionable quality of data. This publication describes a simple design of the HRNG based on the low-number photon absorption by a detector (a photo-multiplier tube of a silicon-based photodetector) that can provide a large volume of high-quality random numbers. The different options of processing and the testing of quality of the generator output are described.

Abstract. This article covers the prototyping activities for the DUCK (Detector system of Unusual Cosmic ray casKades). The primary goal for the DUCK system is to observe the unusual cosmic events reported by other collaborations, and to look at the possibilities of adding innovations to the EAS (Extensive Atmospheric Shower) analysis methods of the EAS disk measurements at the observation level. The prototyping process has helped to choose between various design possibilities in the process of the optimization of the individual detector design.

Abstract. Hardware random number generators (HRNG) are widely used in the computer world for security purposes as well as in the science world as a source of the high-quality randomness for the models and simulations. Currently existing HRNG are either costly or very slow and of questionable quality. This work proposes a simple design of the HRNG based on the low-number photon absorption by a detector (a photo-multiplier tube of a silicon-based one i.e. SiPM, MPPC, etc.) that can provide a large volume of high-quality random numbers. The prototype design, different options of processing and the testing of quality of the generator output are presented.

Abstract. A large mystery that is currently being investigated by the High Energy Physics (HEP) field is the origin and the nature of the Ultra-high energy Cosmic Rays (UHECR). Coming from deep within the Universe, they bring information from afar as well as on possible new physics. This talk reports on the development and design of DUCK (Detector system of Unusual Cosmic-ray casKades), a new cosmic-rays detector at the Clayton State University campus with ns-level detection resolution. The main scientific importance for the DUCK project will be to contribute to the general EAS event analysis methodology novel approach using the full waveform and detector response width, and to an independent verification of the detection of the ‘unusual’ cosmic ray events by the Horizon-T detector system that may be indicating direction towards the novel physics possibilities.

Abstract. High Energy Physics (HEP) is a field that has still has many mysteries that need to be solved. An open question is about the origin and composition of the Ultra-high Energy Cosmic Rays (UHECRs). These cosmic rays originate well outside our planet, may even be outside of the galaxy. They are messengers that could help us better understand the universe around us and provide insight into the fundamental building blocks of our universe. The primary goal of the Detector of Unusual Cosmic casKades, is to detect and verify the existence of unusual cosmic events. Moreover, it can help innovate EAS (Extensive Atmospheric Shower) analysis methods. This poster aims to highlight developments of the detector system, instrument calibrations and other activities conducted at Clayton State University.

Abstract. In the High-Energy Physics field there is an active search of the origin and the nature of the Ultra-high energy cosmic rays. These are messengers that carry information from far into the Universe, and they might also hint on direction towards new physics. This talk presents the overall hardware and software design, and the construction and calibration of DUCK (Detector system of Unusual Cosmic-ray casKades) main modules. DUCK is a new cosmic-rays detector that is being constructed at the Clayton State University campus that has resolution at the ns-level. The main scientific direction for the DUCK project is to contribute to the approach of cosmic ray event analysis using the full waveform and detector response width. Additionally, it aims to provide an independent verification of the detection of the ‘unusual’ cosmic ray events that were reported by the Horizon-T detector system that may be indicating direction towards the novel physics possibilities.

Abstract. The Astroparticle field is actively searching for the origin and the nature of the Ultra-high energy cosmic rays from deep within the Universe as they carry the information from those regions and might also hint on possible new physics. This paper reports on the overall design and the ongoing construction and calibration of DUCK (Detector system of Unusual Cosmic-ray casKades), a new cosmic-rays detector at the Clayton State University campus with ns-level detection resolution. The main scientific importance for the DUCK project will be to contribute to the approach of cosmic ray event analysis using the full waveform and detector response width, and to an independent verification of the detection of the ‘unusual’ cosmic ray events that were reported by the Horizon-T detector system that may be indicating direction towards the novel physics possibilities.