Precise Identification of Heavy Cosmic-Ray Nuclei: The Role of Delta Rays

Details Precise Identification of Heavy Cosmic-Ray Nuclei: The Role of Delta Rays Precise Identification of Heavy Cosmic-Ray Nuclei: The Role of Delta Rays

Jul 2003

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2003icrc....4.2245g&link_type=abstract

Proceedings of the 28th International Cosmic Ray Conference. July 31-August 7, 2003. Trukuba, Japan. Under the auspices of the I

Physics

2

Scientific paper

Relativistic δ rays may lead to detector response functions, both in charge and energy, which are different from those expected for unaccompanied particles. These effects are particularly noticable for cosmic ray nuclei with large charge number, Z . We shall demonstrate some of these features with balloon-b orne data obtained with the TRACER instrument, and compare the measurement with Monte Carlo calculations. Our results illustrate how δ -ray effects can lead to false charge assignments or acceptance efficiencies if not properly taken into account, but also how they can be helpful in extending the energy response of some of the counter elements.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Precise Identification of Heavy Cosmic-Ray Nuclei: The Role of Delta Rays does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Precise Identification of Heavy Cosmic-Ray Nuclei: The Role of Delta Rays, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Precise Identification of Heavy Cosmic-Ray Nuclei: The Role of Delta Rays will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1140587