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Measurement of shower electrons and muons using a small air shower arrayA small air shower array has been used to measure the size spectrum of air showers at sea level in the size range 6.10 to the 3rd power to 10 to the 6th power. The result fitted with the power law gives an index 2.79 + or - 0.11 for the differential spectrum. Lateral distribution of electrons fitted with the well known NKG function results in an age parameter s = 1.35 for core distances less than 30m and s = 0.8 for longer core distances. Lateral distribution of muons follows the general shape of Greisen's relation but is much higher in intensity. Muon and electron densities at the same observation point are also compared.
Document ID
19850027692
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Chan, S. K.
(Hong Kong Univ.)
Ng, L. K.
(Hong Kong Univ.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: 19th Intern. Cosmic Ray Conf - Vol. 7
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Report/Patent Number
HE-4.3-11
Accession Number
85N36005
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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