The measurement of elemental abundances above 10 exp 15 eV at a lunar base

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics

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Abundance, Energy Spectra, Galactic Cosmic Rays, Gamma Ray Spectra, Lunar Based Equipment, Lunar Bases, Calorimeters, Hadrons, Spaceborne Experiments, Spectral Energy Distribution, Moon, Utilization, Lunar Base, Physics, Astrophysics, Science Aspects, Abundance, Cosmic Rays, Energy, Origin, Atmosphere, Source, Particles, Moon-Based Observations, Diagrams, Equipment, Technical Aspects, Spectra, Composition

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At about 10 exp 15 eV the slope of the energy spectrum of cosmic rays becomes significantly steeper than at lower energies. The measurement of relative elemental abundances at these energies is expected to provide a means to resolve the origin of this feature and greatly contribute to the understanding of the sources of cosmic rays. A moon-based detector for making well-resolved elemental measurements at these energies is described using hadronic calorimetry. This detector is particularly well suited for a site on the lunar surface because there is no overlying layer of atmosphere and the large mass required can be provided by the lunar regolith.

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