Circular polarization of radio emission from air showers in thunderstorm conditions

T. N.G. Trinh, O. Scholten, A. Bonardi, S. Buitink, A. Corstanje, U. Ebert, J. E. Enriquez, H. Falcke, J. R. Hörandel, P. Mitra, K. Mulrey, A. Nelles, S. Thoudam, J. P. Rachen, L. Rossetto, C. Rutjes, P. Schellart, S. Ter Veen, T. Winchen

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Abstract

We present measured radio emission from cosmic-ray-induced air showers under thunderstorm conditions. We observe for these events large differences in intensity, linear polarization and circular polarization from the events measured under fair-weather conditions. This can be explained by the effects of atmospheric electric fields in thunderclouds. Therefore, measuring the intensity and polarization of radio emission from cosmic ray extensive air showers during thunderstorm conditions provides a new tool to probe the atmospheric electric fields present in thunderclouds.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication7th International Conference on Acoustic and Radio EeV Neutrino Detection Activities, ARENA 2016
EditorsJorg R. Horandel, Robert Lahmann, Olaf Scholten, Sijbrand De Jong, Rolf Nahnhauer, Stijn Buitink
PublisherEDP Sciences
ISBN (Electronic)9782759890156
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Mar 2017
Event7th International Conference on Acoustic and Radio EeV Neutrino Detection Activities, ARENA 2016 - Groningen, Netherlands
Duration: 7 Jun 201610 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameEPJ Web of Conferences
Volume135
ISSN (Print)2101-6275
ISSN (Electronic)2100-014X

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Acoustic and Radio EeV Neutrino Detection Activities, ARENA 2016
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityGroningen
Period7/06/1610/06/16

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