Seasonal Variation of Atmospheric Muons in KM3NeT Detectors
Exploring the Connection Between Atmospheric Temperatures and Muon Flux Detected in KM3NeT's ORCA and ARCA Detectors
C.F.H. Hahnraths (TU Delft - Applied Sciences)
E.J. Buis – Mentor (TU Delft - Applied Sciences)
Ronald Bruijn – Mentor (Universiteit van Amsterdam)
R.A. Verzijlbergh – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management)
L. van Eijck – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Applied Sciences)
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Abstract
This study explores how atmospheric temperature affects the rate of muons detected by KM3NeT’s ORCA and ARCA detectors. By comparing measured rates with simulations, a clear seasonal pattern is found, but unexpected differences suggest issues with the simulations. Adjustments to the data improve results but don’t fully resolve the discrepancies, pointing to areas for further investigation.