Physics and Astrophysics of Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays / edited by M. Lemoine, G. Sigl.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Contributor:

Lemoine, M., Editor.

Sigl, G., Editor.

Conference Name:

International School on Physics and Astrophysics of Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays (2000 : Observatoire de Paris-Meudon), issuing body.

Series:

Lecture Notes in Physics, 0075-8450 ; 576

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astrophysics.

Nuclear physics.

Quantum field theory.

String models.

Astrophysics and Astroparticles.

Particle and Nuclear Physics.

Quantum Field Theories, String Theory.

Local Subjects:

Astrophysics and Astroparticles.

Particle and Nuclear Physics.

Quantum Field Theories, String Theory.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (X, 328 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2001.

Place of Publication:

Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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:

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.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-540-45615-5