Kuiper Belt Objects as a Distributed Neutrino Detector Network for SETI

We propose the concept of a distributed network of neutrino detectors located at Kuiper Belt objects as a possible method for intercepting narrowly collimated neutrino signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. Unlike a single large detector on Earth or Mars, such a network could significantly increase the probability of signal detection due to its large geometric cross-section. Two main cases are considered: extremely narrow beams from gravitational lensing and moderately collimated beams (from 0.01 to 1 AU). Based on current models of the size distribution of Kuiper Belt objects, it is shown that for a beam width of 0.1 AU and objects with D > 2 km, the interception probability reaches ≈ 70%. The inclusion of smaller objects or wider beams increases this probability to almost 100%.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-08-24
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22083781
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Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
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Kuiper Belt Objects as a Distributed Neutrino Detector Network for SETI

Alexander Dubovenko
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
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Kuiper Belt Objects as a Distributed Neutrino Detector Network for SETI

Alexander Dubovenko
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Abstract

We propose the concept of a distributed network of neutrino detectors located at Kuiper Belt objects as a possible method for intercepting narrowly collimated neutrino signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. Unlike a single large detector on Earth or Mars, such a network could significantly increase the probability of signal detection due to its large geometric cross-section. Two main cases are considered: extremely narrow beams from gravitational lensing and moderately collimated beams (from 0.01 to 1 AU). Based on current models of the size distribution of Kuiper Belt objects, it is shown that for a beam width of 0.1 AU and objects with D > 2 km, the interception probability reaches ≈ 70%. The inclusion of smaller objects or wider beams increases this probability to almost 100%.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
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