COSMIC-RAYS OF THE HIGHEST ENERGIES .1. EVIDENCE FOR A GALACTIC COMPONENT

被引:29
作者
CHI, X
SZABELSKI, J
VAHIA, MN
WDOWCZYK, J
WOLFENDALE, AW
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[1] Dept. of Phys., Durham Univ.
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10.1088/0954-3899/18/3/008
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O57 [原子核物理学、高能物理学];
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070202 ;
摘要
The world data on extensive air showers (EAS) produced by cosmic rays of energy above 10(19) eV have been examined in detail, the individual shower characteristics being re-analysed where the basic data are available. We consider that our previous claim for an enhancement of intensity in the galactic plane is strengthened, at least in the outer galaxy; in particular we find new evidence for the presence of specific clusters of EAS both near the galactiv plane and elsewhere. The clusters may correspond to the presence of specific sources or groups of sources.
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