High- and ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays
Abstract
The proceedings of the All-Union Conference on Cosmic Rays held in Dagomys, November 1-3, 1990, are briefly reviewed. In particular, attention is given to studies of the energy spectrum of primary cosmic rays in the region of the high energy limit (greater than 10 to the 19th eV); search for high-energy gamma sources; and methods of separating air showers from gamma quanta and protons based on Cerenkov radiation. The interactions of cosmic rays are discussed with reference to experimental data obtained by the methods of extensive air showers and X-ray emulsion chambers.
- Publication:
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Akademiia Nauk SSSR Izvestiia Seriia Fizicheskaia
- Pub Date:
- April 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991IzSSR..55..626K
- Keywords:
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- Cerenkov Radiation;
- Cosmic Ray Showers;
- Energy Spectra;
- Gamma Rays;
- Primary Cosmic Rays;
- High Energy Interactions;
- Photographic Emulsions;
- Protons;
- Space Radiation