A Test for the Origin of Galactic Gamma Rays
Abstract
From measured COS B gamma-ray data it is possible to derive the variation of the ratio of the galactic gamma-ray flux in the two energy intervals 70-300 MeV and 300-2000 MeV as a function of galactic latitude for two longitudinal regions. It is shown that this energy ratio is a good test to discriminate between a more proton and a more electron induced origin of galactic gamma rays.
- Publication:
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International Cosmic Ray Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977ICRC....1...43S
- Keywords:
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- Cosmic Rays;
- Electron Energy;
- Galactic Radiation;
- Gamma Rays;
- Interstellar Gas;
- Proton Energy;
- Angular Resolution;
- Black Body Radiation;
- Carbon Monoxide;
- Compton Effect;
- Energy Spectra;
- H Lines;
- Relativistic Electron Beams;
- Spatial Distribution;
- Space Radiation