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Influence of the source distribution on the age distribution of galactic cosmic raysThe age distribution of galactic cosmic rays in the diffusion approximation is calculated. The influence of the scale height of the spatial source distribution on the mean age of particles arriving at the solar system is discussed. The broader the source distribution with respect to the galactic plane, the longer the mean age. This result provides a natural explanation for the shorter mean age of secondary cosmic rays compared to primary cosmic rays necessary for the understanding of the observed secondary/primary ratio.
Document ID
19850026607
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lerche, I. (South Carolina Univ. Columbia, SC, United States)
Schlickeiser, R. (Max-Planck-Inst. fuer Radioastronomie)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: 19th Intern. Cosmic Ray Conf - Vol. 3
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Report/Patent Number
OG-8.3-1
Accession Number
85N34920
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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