The Nucleon Intensity in the Atmosphere and the P**T Distribution
Abstract
The diffusion equation for cosmic ray nucleons in the atmosphere has been solved analytically, taking into account the transverse momentum distribution of nucleons produced in nucleon-air nucleus collisions. The effect of the transverse momentum distribution increases the nucleon intensity at large zenith angles and low energies.
- Publication:
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19th International Cosmic Ray Conference (ICRC19), Volume 6
- Pub Date:
- August 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985ICRC....6..224L
- Keywords:
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- Cosmic Rays;
- Diffusion;
- Energy Spectra;
- Nucleon-Nucleon Interactions;
- Depth;
- Momentum;
- Nuclear Emulsions;
- Sea Level;
- Zenith;
- Space Radiation