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Cosmic ray primary mass composition above the knee: deduction from lateral distribution of electrons
Influence of shower fluctuations on the shape of lateral distribution of
electrons in EAS of fixed size measured by scintillation counters is analyzed
in framework of scaling formalism. Correction factors for the mean square
radius of electrons are calculated for the experimental conditions of KASCADE
array. Possible improvement of the primary mass discrimination by analysis of
lateral distribution of EAS electrons is discussed in detail.Comment: Proceedings of the XIV International Symposium on Very High Energy
Cosmic Ray Interaction
Particle spectra and mass composition in the ultra-high energy region in the framework of the Galactic origin of cosmic rays
The possibility for a self-consistent description of all the basic features of the observed cosmic ray spectra and primary composition variations in the energy range of 1015 ÷ 1020 eV within the Galactic origin scenario is examined. We assume the existence of Galactic sources that accelerate particles up to ∼ 3 · 1018Z eV and take into account a highly inhomogeneous (fractal-like) distribution of matter and magnetic fields in the Galaxy that leads to extremely large free paths of particles (“Lévy flights”), along with an overwhelming contribution to the cosmic ray fluxes observed above ∼1018 eV from particles reaching the Solar System without scattering. Our scenario was refined on the basis of recent experimental results on primary mass composition. Model predictions, which could be verified with the improved high-precision measurements in the nearest future are discussed
Particle spectra and mass composition in the ultra-high energy region in the framework of the Galactic origin of cosmic rays
The possibility for a self-consistent description of all the basic features of the observed cosmic ray spectra and primary composition variations in the energy range of 1015 ÷ 1020 eV within the Galactic origin scenario is examined. We assume the existence of Galactic sources that accelerate particles up to ∼ 3 · 1018Z eV and take into account a highly inhomogeneous (fractal-like) distribution of matter and magnetic fields in the Galaxy that leads to extremely large free paths of particles (“Lévy flights”), along with an overwhelming contribution to the cosmic ray fluxes observed above ∼1018 eV from particles reaching the Solar System without scattering. Our scenario was refined on the basis of recent experimental results on primary mass composition. Model predictions, which could be verified with the improved high-precision measurements in the nearest future are discussed