Search for Ultra-high Energy Photons Using Air Showers
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The observation of photons with energies above 10 eV would open a new window in cosmic-ray research, with possible impact on astrophysics, particle physics, cosmology and fundamental physics. Current and planned air shower experiments, particularly the Pierre Auger Observatory, offer an unprecedented opportunity to search for such photons and to complement efforts of multi-messenger observations of the universe. We summarize motivation, achievements, and prospects of the search for ultra-high energy photons.
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