Exploring High-Energy Neutrinos with the Trinity Demonstrator: Six Months of Observations and Operations

The Trinity Demonstrator is an imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescope (IACT) that observes air showers from Earth-skimming Tau Neutrinos originating from diffuse and point sources. The telescope is stationed in Frisco Peak, Utah. Since its first light on October 3rd, 2023, the telescope has been operational on favorable nights, operating at an energy level ranging from 10 PeV to 1 EeV within its 5° x 5° field of view. This demonstration serves as a proof of concept for utilizing air showers as a valid method for detecting high-energy neutrinos. It marks the initial steps toward detecting extragalactic neutrino sources. Over the first six months, our focus has been observing prominent targets, NGC1068 and TXS 0506+056, both recognized for their potential to produce high-energy neutrinos. This presentation delves into the operational aspects of the telescope and provides insights into the preliminary data collected during our night observations.