Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays

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2011-02-28

arxiv.org/abs/1103.0031v1

Rev. Mod. Phys, 83, 907-942 (2011)

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena

40 pages, 27 figures

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This is a review of the most resent results from the investigation of the Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays, particles of energy exceeding 10$^{18}$ eV. After a general introduction to the topic and a brief review of the lower energy cosmic rays and the detection methods, the two most recent experiments, the High Resolution Fly's Eye (HiRes) and the Southern Auger Observatory are described. We then concentrate on the results from these two experiments on the cosmic ray energy spectrum, the chemical composition of these cosmic rays and on the searches for their sources. We conclude with a brief analysis of the controversies in these results and the projects in development and construction that can help solve the remaining problems with these particles.

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