A Search for Photons with Energies above 2 × 1017eV Using Hybrid Data from the Low-Energy Extensions of the Pierre Auger Observatory

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Abstract

Ultra-high-energy photons with energies exceeding 1017 eV offer a wealth of connections to different aspects of cosmic-ray astrophysics as well as to gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy. The recent observations of photons with energies in the 1015 eV range further motivate searches for even higher-energy photons. In this paper, we present a search for photons with energies exceeding 2 × 1017 eV using about 5.5 yr of hybrid data from the low-energy extensions of the Pierre Auger Observatory. The upper limits on the integral photon flux derived here are the most stringent ones to date in the energy region between 1017 and 1018 eV.

Original languageEnglish
Article number125
JournalAstrophysical Journal
Volume933
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2022
Externally publishedYes

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