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Neutrino Astronomy with the Next-Generation Icecube Neutrino Observatory The IceCube-.en Collaboration Neutrino astronomy with the next-generation IceCube Neutrino Observatory Abstract The past decade has seen the rapid emergence of cosmic neutrinos as a new messenger to explore the most extreme environments of the universe. The discovery measurement of cosmic neutrinos, announced by IceCube in !"#, has opened a new window on astrophysics that holds the potential to answer fundamental $uestions associated with the high-energy universe, including: what are the sources in the &eV s(y and how do they drive particle acceleration; where are cosmic rays of extreme energies produced, and on which paths do they propagate through the universe; are there signatures of new physics at TeV*&eV energies and above? The planned advancements in neutrino telescope arrays in the next decade, in con,unction with continued progress in broad multimessenger astrophysics, promise to see the cosmic neutrino -eld move from the discovery era to the precision era and to a survey of the sources in the neutrino s(y. The planned detector upgrades to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, culminating in IceCube- .en — an envisaged 01!!2 facility with anticipated operation in the next decade described in this white paper / are the cornerstone that will drive the evolution of neutrino astrophysics measurements. Contact: analysis3icecube.wisc.edu 4uly 2!"5 Neutrino astronomy with the next generation IceCube Neutrino Observatory M. G. Aartsenq,, M. Ackermannbk,, J. Adamsq,, J. A. Aguilarl,, M. Ahlersu,, M. Ahrensba,, C. Alispachaa,, K. Andeenan,, T. Andersonbh,, I. Ansseaul,, G. Antony,, C. Argüellesn,, T. C. Arlenbh,, J. Auffenberga,, S. Axanin,, P. Backesa,, H. Bagherpourq,, X. Baiax,, A. Balagopal V.ad,, A. Barbanoaa,, I. Bartosas,, B. Bastianbk,, V. Baumal,, S. Baurl,, R. Bayh,, J. J. Beattyt,s,, K.-H. Beckerbj,, J. Becker Tjusk,, S. BenZviaz,, D. Berleyr,, E. Bernardinibk,1, D. Z. Bessonae,2, G. Binderi,h,, D. Bindigbj,, E. Blaufussr,, S. Blotbk,, C. Bohmba,, M. Bohmerz,, M. Börnerv,, S. Böseral,, O. Botnerbi,, J. Böttchera,, E. Bourbeauu,, J. Bourbeauak,, F. Bradasciobk,, J. Braunak,, S. Bronaa,, J. Brostean-Kaiserbk,, A. Burgmanbi,, J. Buschera,, R. S. Busseap,, M. Bustamanteu,, T. Carveraa,, C. Chenf,, P. Chenbd,, E. Cheungr,, D. Chirkinak,, B. Clark1,, K. Clarkaf,, L. Classenap,, A. Colemanaq,, G. H. Collinn,, A. Connolly1,, J. M. Conradn,, P. Coppinm,, P. Corream,, D. F. Cowenbh,bg,, R. Crossaz,, P. Davef,, C. Deaconup,, J. P. A. M. de Andréw,, C. De Clercqm,, S. De Kockerem,, J. J. DeLaunaybh,, H. Dembinskiaq,, K. Deoskarba,, S. De Ridderab,, P. Desiatiak,, K. D. de Vriesm,, G. de Wasseigem,, M. de Withj,, T. DeYoungw,, A. Diazn,, J. C. Díaz-Vélezak,, H. Dujmovicbc,, M. Dunkmanbh,, M. A. DuVernoisak,, E. Dvorakax,, B. Eberhardtak,, T. Ehrhardtal,, P. Ellerbh,, R. Engelad,, J. J. Evansam,, P. A. Evensonaq,, S. Faheyak,, K. Farragag,, A. R. Fazelyg,, J. Felder,, K. Filimonovh,, C. Finleyba,, A. Franckowiakbk,, E. Friedmanr,, A. Fritzal,, T. K. Gaisseraq,, J. Gallagheraj,, E. Ganstera,, D.Garcia-Fernandezbk,y,, S. Garrappabk,, A. Gartnerz,, L. Gerhardti,, R. Gernhaeuserz,, K. Ghorbaniak,, T. Glauchz,, T. Glüsenkampy,, A. Goldschmidti,, J. G. Gonzalezaq,, D. Grantw,, Z. Griffithak,, M. Gündera,, M. Gündüzk,, C. Haacka,, A. Hallgrenbi,, L. Halvea,, F. Halzenak,, K. Hansonak,, J. Haugenak,, A. Haungsad,, D. Hebeckerj,, D. Heeremanl,, P. Heixa,, K. Helbingbj,, R. Hellauerr,, F. Henningsenz,, S. Hickfordbj,, J. Hignightw,, G. C. Hillb,, K. D. Hoffmanr,, B. Hoffmannad,, R. Hoffmannbj,, T. Hoinkav,, B. Hokanson-Fasigak,, K. Holzapfelz,, K. Hoshinaak,be,, F. Huangbh,, M. Huberz,, T. Huberad,bk,, T. Huegead,, K. Hughesp,, K. Hultqvistba,, M. Hünnefeldv,, R. Hussainak,, S. Inbc,, N. Iovinel,, A. Ishiharao,, G. S. Japaridzee,, M. Jeongbc,, K. Jeroak,, B. J. P. Jonesd,, F. Jonskea,, R. Joppea,, O. Kalekiny,, D. Kangad,, W. Kangbc,, A. Kappesap,, D. Kappesseral,, T. Kargbk,, M. Karlz,, A. Karleak,, T. Katoriag,, U. Katzy,, M. Kauerak,, A. Keivanias,, J. L. Kelleyak,, A. Kheirandishak,, J. Kimbc,, T. Kintscherbk,, J. Kirylukbb,, T. Kittlery,, S. R. Kleini,h,, R. Koiralaaq,, H. Kolanoskij,, L. Köpkeal,, C. Kopperw,, S. Kopperbf,, D. J. Koskinenu,, M. Kowalskij,bk,, C. B. Kraussx,, K. Kringsz,, G. Krücklal,, N. Kulaczx,, N. Kurahashiaw,, A. Kyriacoub,, M. Labareab,, J. L. Lanfranchibh,, M. J. Larsonr,, U. Latifae,, F. Lauberbj,, J. P. Lazarak,, K. Leonardak,, A. Leszczynskaad,, M. Leuermanna,, Q. R. Liuak,, E. Lohfinkal,, J. LoSeccoat,, C. J. Lozano Mariscalap,, L. Luo,, F. Lucarelliaa,, J. Lünemannm,, W. Luszczakak,, Y. Lyui,, W. Y. Mabk,, J. Madsenay,, G. Maggim,, K. B. M. Mahnw,, 1also at Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy 2also at National Research Nuclear University, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI), Moscow 115409, Russia Y. Makinoo,, P. Mallika,, K. Mallotak,, S. Mancinaak,, S. Mandaliaag,, I. C. Mari¸sl,, S. Markaas,, Z. Markaas,, R. Maruyamaar,, K. Maseo,, R. Maunur,, F. McNallyai,, K. Meagherak,, M. Mediciu,, A. Medinat,, M. Meierv,, S. Meighen-Bergerz,, T. Mennev,, G. Merinoak,, T. Meuresl,, J. Micallefw,, G. Momentéal,, T. Montaruliaa,, R. W. Moorex,, R. Morseak,, M. Moulain,, P. Mutha,, R. Nagaio,, J. Nambd,, U. Naumannbj,, G. Neerw,, A. Nellesbk,y,, H. Niederhausenz,, S. C. Nowickix,, D. R. Nygreni,, A. Obertacke Pollmannbj,, M. Oehlerad,, A. Olivasr,, A. O’Murchadhal,, E. O’Sullivanba,, A. Palazzoao,, T. Palczewskii,h,, H. Pandyaaq,, D. V. Pankovabh,, L. Pappz,, N. Parkak,, P. Peifferal,, C. Pérez de los Herosbi,, T. C. Petersenu,, S. Philippena,, D. Pielothv,, E. Pinatl,, J. L. Pinfoldx,, A. Pizzutoak,, I. 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