The origin of cosmic rays of the highest energies

被引:23
作者
AlDargazelli, SS [1 ]
Wolfendale, AW [1 ]
Smialkowski, A [1 ]
Wdowczyk, J [1 ]
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[1] UNIV LODZ, DEPT PHYS, PL-90131 LODZ, POLAND
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10.1088/0954-3899/22/12/013
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O57 [原子核物理学、高能物理学];
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070202 ;
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Recent work has focused on the presence of anisotropies in cosmic ray arrival directions for energies above 2 x 10(19) eV. Here, we examine the results in some detail from the standpoint of identifying likely extra-galactic sources. Of the types of galaxy studied, those in collision, and which are within 10 Mpc of the Milky Way, are the strongest contenders.
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