High energy cosmic rays
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High energy cosmic rays
（Astrophysics and space science library, 462）
Springer, c2021
3rd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Offers an accessible text and reference (a cosmic-ray manual) for graduate students entering the field and high-energy astrophysicists will find this an accessible cosmic-ray manual
Easy to read for the general astronomer, the first part describes the standard model of cosmic rays based on our understanding of modern particle physics.
Presents the acceleration scenario in some detail in supernovae explosions as well as in the passage of cosmic rays through the Galaxy.
Compares experimental data in the atmosphere as well as underground are compared with theoretical models
Table of Contents
Overview
Part I:The Standard Model of Cosmic Rays.- Cosmic ray interactions.- The birth of cosmic rays.- Cosmic rays in the Galaxy.- Cosmic rays at the top of the atmosphere.- Cosmic rays in the atmosphere.- Cosmic rays underground.-
Part II Contemporary Challenges.- Cosmic ray showers.- The end of the cosmic ray spectrum.- High energy neutrino and gamma-ray astronomy.
Appendix
References
Index
by "Nielsen BookData"
