The BAIKAL neutrino experiment—Physics results and perspectives

Authors :: Aynutdinov, V.
Avrorin, A.
Balkanov, V.
Belolaptikov, I.
Bogorodsky, D.
Budnev, N.
Danilchenko, I.
Domogatsky, G.
Doroshenko, A.
Dyachok, A.
Dzhilkibaev, Zh.-A.
Fialkovsky, S.
Gaponenko, O.
Golubkov, K.
Gress, O.
Gress, T.
Grishin, O.
Klabukov, A.
Klimov, A.
Kochanov, A.
Source :: Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A. Apr2009, Vol. 602 Issue 1, p14-20. 7p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Abstract: We review the status of the Lake Baikal Neutrino Experiment. The Neutrino Telescope NT200 has been operating since 1998 and has been upgraded to the 10Mton detector in 2005. We present selected astroparticle physics results from long-term operation of NT200. Also discussed are activities towards acoustic detection of UHE-energy neutrinos, and results of associated science activities. Preparation towards a km3-scale (Gigaton volume) detector in Lake Baikal is currently a central activity. As an important milestone, a km3-prototype string, based on completely new technology, has been installed and is operating together with since April, 2008. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]