OBSERVATIONS ON EXTENSIVE AIR SHOWERS. IX. AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE Mu-MESON COMPONENT BY MEANS OF TRIGGERED SPARK COUNTERS
Measurements of the attenuation length, energy spectrum, and distribution of heights of origin of the mu -meson component of air showers containing about 10/sup 7/ particles are described. All measurements are compared with the results of other investigators and with the prediction of various shower theories. The energy spectrum obtained ior mu -mesons deviates strongly irom spectra obtained by other investigators. The distribution of heights of origin is incompatible with existing shower theories. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-021255
- OSTI ID:
- 4815834
- Journal Information:
- Phil. Mag., Journal Name: Phil. Mag. Vol. Vol: (8), 7
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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