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Gamma ray astrophysicsGamma ray production processes are reviewed, including Compton scattering, synchrotron radiation, bremsstrahlung interactions, meson decay, nucleon-antinucleon annihilations, and pion production. Gamma ray absorption mechanisms through interactions with radiation and with matter are discussed, along with redshifts and gamma ray fluxes.
Document ID
19740027104
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stecker, F. W.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1974
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Report/Patent Number
X-602-74-272
NASA-TM-X-70759
Report Number: X-602-74-272
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-70759
Meeting Information
Meeting: NATO Advanced Study Inst. on the Origin of Cosmic Rays
Start Date: August 26, 1974
End Date: September 6, 1974
Accession Number
74N35217
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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