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Physics and Astrophysics of Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays

By Martin Lemoine , Peter L. Biermann , Günter Sigl (auth.) , Günter Sigl (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2001
ISBN
3540428992, 9783540428992
DOI
10.1007/3-540-45615-5
ISSN
0075-8450
Open Library ID
OL9345776M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (2261930 bytes)
Series
Lecture Notes in Physics 576
Edition
1
Pages
328\318
Topic
Physics
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Scanned
yes
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11
Astrophysics;Elementary Particles and Nuclei;Physi

Description

The origin of the most energetic particles observed in nature is one of the major unresolved questions in modern astrophysics. Theoretical speculations range from electromagnetic acceleration in some unknown astrophysical source to as yet undiscovered particle physics beyond the Standard Model. These speculations have also lead to the development of new detection concepts and experimental projects, some of which are currently under construction. The present volume consists of a self-contained set of lectures which cover most of these aspects: from the speculative origins and the acceleration and propagation mechanisms to a discussion of the detection techniques. It emphasizes the strong interdisciplinarity of this topic and highlights the many open questions. This volume is intended for students entering this field and for professional astronomers and particle and theoretical physicists.

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