College - Author 1
College of Science and Mathematics
Department - Author 1
Physics Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Physics
Date
6-2022
Primary Advisor
Jodi Christiansen, College of Science and Mathematics, Physics Department
Abstract/Summary
This paper investigates selection criteria for enhancing gamma-ray signal events relative to cosmic-ray background events used in the identification of Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) by the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System, or VERITAS. We tested a new selection criteria based on the reduced chiSquare metric in hopes of reducing background events while increasing signal. The results of the study proved that the new metric was not as strong as previous selection criteria already in use by VERITAS. Throughout the study, we gained important insights into the reduced chiSquare metric that will guide further analysis efforts.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/physsp/213