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The physical theory of one dimensional galactic cosmic-ray propagation in the atmosphereAn analytical theory of atmospheric cosmic-ray propagation is developed based on a phenomenological model of hadron-nucleus collisions. This model correctly predicts the sea level cosmic-ray nucleon, pion and muon spectra, the cosmic-ray ionization profile in the atmosphere, and neutron flux and density profiles in the atmosphere. It is concluded that the large scale properties of atmospheric cosmic-rays can be accurately predicted on the basis of a nucleonic cascade with all secondaries mediated by pion production. Implications for energy independence of cross sections, the recent 70 GeV results from Serpukhov, and nucleonic relaxation rates in the atmosphere are discussed.
Document ID
19720010076
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Obrien, K. (Atomic Energy Commission New York, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington Proc. of the Natl. Symp. on Nat. and Manmade Radiation in Space
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Accession Number
72N17726
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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