Early cosmic ray research in France
Abstract
The French research on cosmic rays in the first half of the 20th century is summarized. The main experiments are described as the discovery of air cosmic ray showers by Pierre Auger. The results obtained at the French altitude laboratories like the ``Pic du Midi de Bigorre'' are also briefly presented.
- Publication:
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Centenary Symposium 2012: Discovery of Cosmic Rays
- Pub Date:
- February 2013
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.4792542
- Bibcode:
- 2013AIPC.1516...67R
- Keywords:
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- cosmic ray showers;
- 96.50.sd;
- Extensive air showers