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Title: Precision Measurement of the Proton Flux in Primary Cosmic Rays from Rigidity 1 GV to 1.8 TV with the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer on the International Space Station

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1180039
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Vol. 114 Journal Issue: 17; ISSN 0031-9007
Publisher:
American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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