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Energy Balance in Extensive Air Showers

Journal Article · · American Journal of Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1941927· OSTI ID:4809579
The production of an extensive air shower is discussed, starting with the elementary nuclear interaction and proceeding to the development of the shower components. Mention is made of experimental methods used to obtain information about the components, particularly with regard to the energy. Emphasis is placed on the division of the primary particle energy among the components. Numerical values are given to typify the magnitudes involved.
Research Organization:
Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-010778
OSTI ID:
4809579
Journal Information:
American Journal of Physics, Journal Name: American Journal of Physics Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 30; ISSN 0002-9505
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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