Published May 1982 | Version v1
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Primary composition of cosmic rays near 1017 eV

Creators

  • 1. Durham Univ. (UK). Dept. of Physics

Description

Measurements of the Cerenkov light pulse shape in cosmic-ray showers of energy approximately equal to 1017-1018 eV are reported. These are interpreted with the aid of detailed computer simulations to give estimates of the mean value and fluctuations in the atmospheric depth of shower maximum. Implications for the primary mass composition and the model of hadronic interactions are discussed briefly. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
J. Phys., G (London). Nucl. Phys.
Journal Volume
8
Journal Issue
5
Series
J. Phys., G (London). Nucl. Phys.
Journal Page Range
L51-L55
ISSN
0305-4616

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
13694316
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
CHERENKOV RADIATION; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; EXTENSIVE AIR SHOWERS; HADRON-HADRON INTERACTIONS; MASS NUMBER; PEV RANGE; PRIMARY COSMIC RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
COSMIC RADIATION; COSMIC SHOWERS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ENERGY RANGE; INTERACTIONS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; PARTICLE INTERACTIONS; RADIATIONS; SECONDARY COSMIC RADIATION; SHOWERS; SIMULATION