What is the purpose of the Parker limit in astroparticle physics experiments?

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The Parker limit in astroparticle physics establishes a benchmark for the expected number of monopole particles per unit area per unit time. It serves as a threshold that experiments must surpass to provide new insights beyond existing knowledge. By setting this limit, researchers can determine the sensitivity required for future experiments. This helps in designing experiments that can effectively detect or rule out the presence of monopoles. Understanding the Parker limit is crucial for advancing research in astroparticle physics.
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I am reading some papers about astroparticle physics and I see something like Parker limit (monopole).

So what is the purpose of setting up this limit ? It is be used to get the expected number of particles per unit area per unit time for later experiments ?

Thanks
 
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Upper limits typically set a benchmark on how sensitive experiments will have to be in order to actually tell you something you do not already know.
 

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