The Pierre Auger Observatory

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:collaboratesWith international research institutions
gptkbp:contributedTo the understanding of cosmic ray origins
gptkbp:designedBy cosmic rays
gptkbp:features a central laser facility
gptkbp:foundedIn 2004
gptkbp:hasAccreditation multiple awards for scientific excellence
gptkbp:hasClient the development of new technologies in particle physics
gptkbp:hasCollaboratedWith gptkb:CERN
NASA
various universities
various national laboratories
gptkbp:hasDepartment 10^18 eV
gptkbp:hasDeveloped advanced data analysis techniques
gptkbp:hasEstablished partnerships with local communities
gptkbp:hasEvents significant discoveries in cosmic ray physics
gptkbp:hasHosted numerous international conferences
gptkbp:hasPublications numerous scientific papers
gptkbp:hasResearchInterest ultra-high-energy cosmic rays
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Pierre Auger Observatory
gptkbp:includes 4 fluorescence detector sites
over 1600 surface detectors
gptkbp:isAimedAt understanding the highest energy processes in the universe
improving cosmic ray detection methods
gptkbp:isConsidered one of the largest cosmic ray observatories
gptkbp:isEquippedWith state-of-the-art technology
gptkbp:isFacilitatedBy numerous_PhD_theses
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn educational initiatives
public outreach programs
collaborative research projects
gptkbp:isKnownFor its extensive data collection capabilities
gptkbp:isNamedAfter gptkb:Pierre_Auger
gptkbp:isPartOf the global cosmic ray observatory network
the_International_Cosmic_Ray_Conference
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor its contributions to high-energy astrophysics
gptkbp:isSupportedBy various funding agencies
the_Argentine_government
gptkbp:isUtilizedFor researchers worldwide
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Argentina
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Pierre_Auger_Collaboration
gptkbp:provides astrophysics research
gptkbp:surroundingArea 3000 square kilometers
gptkbp:uses fluorescence detectors
surface detectors
gptkbp:utilizes extensive air shower detection techniques