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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

High Energy Cosmic Rays

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      Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG
      Published 3 June 2022
      ISBN-13 9783030715694
      978-3030715694
      ISBN-10 3030715698
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      Applied physics Astronomical observation Astrophysics

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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

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