Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics – High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
Scientific paper
2009-06-17
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
4 pages, 4 figures. Submissions to the 31st International Cosmic Ray Conference (ICRC), Lodz, Poland, July 2009
Scientific paper
The composition of ultra-high energy (UHE) cosmic rays E>10^17 eV is still unknown. The observation of UHE photons would extend the observed electromagnetic spectrum to highest energy and open a new channel for multimessenger observations in the universe. Current limits on the photon flux already constrain ``exotic'' scenarios where a large number of photons is expected by the decay products of supermassive X-particles. Motivated by the growing exposure of UHE cosmic ray experiments - like the Pierre Auger Observatory - the observation of conventionally produced GZK photons may be in reach in the near future. We investigate UHE particle propagation using the Monte Carlo code CRPropa. Particularly, the expected photon fluxes normalized to current experiments as well as prospects for future experiments are illustrated. Varying source and propagation scenarios are analyzed and the impact on secondary GZK photons is shown. For the specific case of Centaurus A, we study which source parameters can be tested by searching for the expected GZK photons.
Kampert Karl-Heinz
Kuempel Daniel
Risse Markus
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