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T: Fachverband Teilchenphysik

T 18: Exp. Methods, CTA, others

T 18.4: Talk

Monday, March 20, 2023, 17:15–17:30, POT/0081

IceCube-Gen2: Optical module prototyping and performance studies — •Markus Dittmer and Alexander Kappes for the IceCube collaboration — Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster

As the progression of IceCube continues, a novel optical module (OM) for IceCube-Gen2 is being developed, that incorporates lessons learned from the development of modules for IceCube Upgrade while adapting to the reduced borehole diameter. The presentation will provide a brief introduction to four (of many) aspects involved in the development of the Gen2OM prototype: The gel pad concept, which is key for performance and integrity, and related prototyping; photomultiplier studies; simulation studies for OM performance; and a method for estimating the module background caused by radioactive scintillation in the pressure vessel.