Opportunities in cosmic-ray physics and astrophysics

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Sep 1995

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Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Astrophysics, Energetic Particles, Galactic Cosmic Rays, Nasa Programs, Recommendations, Relativistic Particles, Space Observations (From Earth), Spaceborne Astronomy, Balloon-Borne Instruments, Gamma Ray Astronomy, Neutrinos, Particle Acceleration, Space Missions, Supernovae, Telescopes

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The Board on Physics and Astronomy of the National Research Council established the Committee on Cosmic-Ray Physics to prepare a review of the field that addresses both experimental and theoretical aspects of the origin of cosmic radiation from outside the heliosphere. The following recommendations are made: NASA should provide the opportunity to measure cosmic-ray electrons, positrons, ultraheavy nuclei, isotopes, and antiparticles in space; NASA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Energy (DOE) should facilitate direct and indirect measurement of the elemental composition to as high an energy as possible, for which the support of long-duration ballooning and hybrid ground arrays will be needed; NSF and DOE should support the new Fly's Eye and provide for U.S. participation in the big projects on the horizon, which include giant arrays, ground-based gamma-ray astronomy, and neutrino telescopes; and NASA, NSF, and DOE should support a strong program of relevant theoretical investigations.

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