Ultrahigh energy cosmic rays and neutrino flux models

Abstract

In this review we motivate ultrahigh energy neutrino searches and their connection to ultrahigh energy cosmic rays. We give an overview of neutrino production mechanisms and their potential sources. Several model-independent benchmarks of the ultrahigh energy neutrino flux are discussed. Finally, a brief discussion of approaches for model-dependent neutrino flux predictions are given, highlighting a few examples from the literature.

Comments: Review for the collection "Radio detection of ultra-high energy neutrino and cosmic rays'' from the International Radio Neutrino & Cosmic Ray Astronomy Workshop, Aligarh Muslim University, India