E-Book, Englisch, 333 Seiten, eBook
Reihe: Springer Praxis Books
Stanev High Energy Cosmic Rays
2. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-3-540-85148-6
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
E-Book, Englisch, 333 Seiten, eBook
Reihe: Springer Praxis Books
ISBN: 978-3-540-85148-6
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
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
Zielgruppe
Professional/practitioner
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
Overview.- Overview.- 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.- Contemporary Challenges.- Cosmic ray showers.- The end of the cosmic ray spectrum.- High energy neutrino and gamma-ray astronomy.
