Published December 11, 1974 | Version v1
Journal article

Evidence of an anisotropy in the arrival direction of cosmic rays with energies above 1019 eV

Description

Evidence is presented that the arrival direction distribution of cosmic rays with energies above 1019 eV is not isotropic. Harmonic analyses indicate that there is, prima facie, a first harmonic (amplitude=44%, chance probability=2.6%, phase (in right ascension)=13.3+or-1.5 h) at declinations above 0 degrees , and that there is a significant second harmonic (amplitude=101%, chance probability=0.2%, phase 7.8, 19.8+or-1 h) at declinations below -30 degrees . Supporting evidence from low energy data is also discussed.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics A: Mathematical, Nuclear and General
Journal Volume
7
Journal Issue
18
Series
J. Phys., A (London).
Journal Page Range
L176-L180
ISSN
0301-0015

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
6176299
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
No Abstract
Descriptors DEI
ANISOTROPY; DISTRIBUTION; EXTENSIVE AIR SHOWERS; TEV RANGE; TRAJECTORIES
Descriptors DEC
COSMIC RADIATION; COSMIC SHOWERS; ENERGY RANGE; IONIZING RADIATIONS; RADIATIONS; SECONDARY COSMIC RADIATION; SHOWERS

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