Physics and Astrophysics of Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays

M. Lemoine, G. Sigl

328 pages, parution le 06/02/2002

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Résumé

The origin of the most energetic particles observed in nature is one of the major unresolved questions in modern astrophysics. Theoretical speculations range from electromagnetic acceleration in some unknown astrophysical source to as yet undiscovered particle physics beyond the Standard Model. These speculations have also lead to the development of new detection concepts and experimental projects, some of which are currently under construction. The present volume consists of a self-contained set of lectures which cover most of these aspects: from the speculative origins and the acceleration and propagation mechanisms to a discussion of the detection techniques. It emphasizes the strong interdisciplinarity of this topic and highlights the many open questions. This volume is intended for students entering this field and for professional astronomers and particle and theoretical physicists.

Contents

Introduction to Cosmic Rays
Phenomenology of Ultra-High-Energy Atmospheric Showers
The Air Fluorescence Method for Measuring Extremely-High-Energy Cosmic Rays
Fermi Acceleration of Astroparticles
Rotation Powered Pulsars as Sources of High-Energy Particles
High-Energy particles from Ray Bursts
Cosmic Magnetic Fields from the Perspective of Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Rays Propagation
A Possible Nearby Origin for the Highest-Energy Events Observed
Propagation of Ultra-High-Energy Radiation
Neutrino Cascades : The Byproducts of Propagation OF Ultra-High-Energy Neutrinos
Extreme-Energy Cosmic Rays : Hints to New Physics Beyond the Standard Model ?
Summary of the School : A Critical View on the Origin of the Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Springer
Auteur(s)	M. Lemoine, G. Sigl
Parution	06/02/2002
Nb. de pages	328
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Broché
Poids	585g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9783540428992