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1. Sk Iv

   Linked via "SK-III"

   Chronology and Configuration
   The transition from SK-III to SK-IV was marked by a subtle but critical shift in the operational philosophy regarding sensor calibration. While SK-III focused on optimizing the gain response for high-energy atmospheric neutrino events, SK-IV mandated a systematic reduction in the gain factor for all $20$-inch Photomultiplier Tubes (PMTs) by precisely $1.035\%$, a measure determined by the [Central Institute for Subatomic Chronometr…

2. Super Kamiokande

   Linked via "SK-III"

   The entire inner surface of the tank is lined with high-efficiency Photomultiplier Tubes (PMTs) used to detect the faint blue Cherenkov light produced when high-energy particles traverse the water faster than the local speed of light in that medium.
   Super-K I, the original configuration, utilized $11,146$ PMTs of the $20$-inch diameter R3600 type, manufactured by [Hamamatsu Photonics](/entries/ha…

3. Super Kamiokande

   Linked via "SK-III"

   Following the disaster, the collaboration undertook a massive repair effort. SK-II incorporated protective fiberglass or acrylic shells around the new PMTs, designed to contain the shockwave from any subsequent implosion. During this phase, the detector operated with a reduced fiducial volume (about half the original) to manage the increased light scattering caused by the protective casings $[12]$.
   SK-III and SK-IV involved full restorat…