A Monte Carlo Simulation of the Cosmic Rays Interactions with the Earth's Atmosphere

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Aug 2002

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MATTER, ANTI-MATTER AND DARK MATTER. Proceedings of the Second International Workshop. Held 29-30 October 2001 in Trento, Italy.

Computer Science

Cosmic Rays, Neutrinos, Ams

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Substantial fluxes of protons and leptons with energies below the geomagnetic cutoff have been measured by the AMS experiment at altitudes of 370-390 Km, in the latitude interval ±51.7°. The production mechanisms of the observed trapped fluxes are investigated in detail by means of the FLUKA Monte Carlo simulation code. All known processes involved in the interaction of the cosmic protons with the atmosphere (detailed descriptions of the magnetic field and atmospheric density, as well as the electromagnetic and nuclear interaction processes) are included in the simulation. The results are presented and compared with the experimental data, indicating good agreement with the observed fluxes. The impact of secondary proton flux on particle production in atmosphere is briefly discussed.

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