Published November 1, 1981
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Journal article
Interactions of high-energy (E>5 x 1019 eV) photons in the Earth's magnetic field
Description
Cosmic-ray photons of energy >5 x 1019 eV will pair produce in the Earth's magnetic field. The electrons radiate by quantum synchrotron radiation; the produced photons may in turn pair produce and continue the cascade. This electromagnetic cascade interacts with the Earth's atmosphere and produces an extensive air shower. Some implications for determining the photon contribution to the highest-energy cosmic rays are discussed
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Phys. Rev., D
- Journal Volume
- 24
- Journal Issue
- 9
- Series
- Phys. Rev., D.
- Journal Page Range
- 2536-2538
- ISSN
- 0556-2821
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 13652116
- Subject category
- S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
- Descriptors DEI
- CASCADE SHOWERS; COSMIC RADIATION; EXTENSIVE AIR SHOWERS; GAMMA CASCADES; GEOMAGNETIC FIELD; PAIR PRODUCTION; PHOTONS
- Descriptors DEC
- COSMIC SHOWERS; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; ENERGY-LEVEL TRANSITIONS; INTERACTIONS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MAGNETIC FIELDS; MASSLESS PARTICLES; NUCLEAR CASCADES; PARTICLE INTERACTIONS; PARTICLE PRODUCTION; RADIATIONS; SECONDARY COSMIC RADIATION; SHOWERS