arXiv:1407.3255·v2·High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
Glashow resonance as a window into cosmic neutrino sources
V. Barger🇺🇸 · Lingjun Fu🇺🇸 · J.G. Learned🇺🇸 · D. Marfatia🇺🇸 · S. Pakvasa🇺🇸 · T.J. Weiler🇺🇸
Abstract
The Glashow resonance at E_\nu=6.3 PeV is a measure of the \bar\nu_e content of the astrophysical neutrino flux. The fractional \bar\nu_e content depends on the neutrino production model at the cosmic neutrino source, and the environment at the source. Thus, the strength of the Glashow resonance event rate is a potential window into astrophysical sources. We quantify the "Glashow resonometer" and comment on the significance that no Glashow events are observed in the IceCube three-year data.
Comments: 11 pages, 2 tables, 1 figure. Version to appear as a Rapid Communication in PRD