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The IceCube Neutrino Observatory, situated at the South Pole, plays a pivotal role in multi-messenger astronomy by continuously monitoring the entire sky for high-energy neutrinos. This presentation highlights recent advancements in IceCube's real-time alert system, particularly focusing on the Gamma-ray Follow-Up (GFU) program and the innovative Neutrino FlareWatch platform. These advancements build upon past successes, such as the observation of a multi-wavelength flare from blazar TXS 0506+056, triggered by an IceCube alert.
The GFU program operates in two modes: the "Source List" mode, targeting known high-energy emission sources, and the "All-sky" mode, searching for exceptional neutrino emissions across the sky. Recent improvements include developing methods to report angular uncertainty in "all-sky" alerts. A new, expanded list of target sources now includes X-ray bright AGN and binary systems alongside gamma-ray bright AGN, enhancing search sensitivity and broadening scientific engagement. A significant development is the transition of GFU cluster alerts from private sharing to public accessibility. The new Neutrino FlareWatch platform, a modern web-based interface, will provide real-time, interactive access to GFU alerts. This presentation will introduce the new GFU alert system, the Neutrino FlareWatch platform, and discuss their implications for future multi-messenger astronomy research.
