Ĉerenkov radiation in large cosmic-ray air showers

R. T. Hammond; K. J. Orford; R. J. Protheroe; J. A.L. Shearer; K. E. Turver; W. D. Waddoup; D. W. Wellby

doi:10.1007/BF02525044

Ĉerenkov radiation in large cosmic-ray air showers

R. T. Hammond
, K. J. Orford
, R. J. Protheroe
, J. A.L. Shearer
, K. E. Turver
, W. D. Waddoup
, D. W. Wellby

Durham University

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A synchronized array of fast photomultipliers has been used to reconstruct the image in Ĉerenkov light of individual large cosmicray showers high in the atmosphere. The details of the images are in agreement with simulations based upon conservative models for cascade development. Observation of the fluctuations of the image between showers may enable the mass of the energetic cosmic rays to be determined.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	315-334
Number of pages	20
Journal	Nuovo Cimento della Societa Italiana di Fisica C
Volume	1
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02525044
Publication status	Published - Jul 1978
Externally published	Yes

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