Radial Distribution of Cosmic Ray Intensity in the Galaxy from Gamma-Ray Data
Abstract
The radial distributions of galactic γ-ray emissivity and cosmic ray intensity are derived by unfolding the SAS 2 line flux data. The results show a marked gradient, with the cosmic ray intensity in the region 3 < R < 7 kpc being 3 - 4 times as much as locally. There is also an indication for a higher gradient for cosmic rays of lower energy.
- Publication:
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19th International Cosmic Ray Conference (ICRC19), Volume 1
- Pub Date:
- August 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985ICRC....1..325G
- Keywords:
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- Cosmic Rays;
- Galactic Radiation;
- Gamma Rays;
- Gas Density;
- Radial Distribution;
- Radiant Flux Density;
- Bremsstrahlung;
- Electrons;
- Emissivity;
- Gradients;
- Hydrogen;
- Longitude;
- Nucleons;
- Particle Energy;
- Sas-2;
- Space Radiation