Cosmic Rays and Mesotrons

Klappentext This 1939 book provided readers with a concise explanation of contemporary developments in the understanding of cosmic rays. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1939! this book provided readers with a concise explanation of contemporary developments in the understanding of cosmic rays. During the two years preceding publication! the application of quantum theory to cosmic rays made it possible to give a connected account of a large part of the phenomena. Inhaltsverzeichnis Author's preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Methods of investigation; 3. The variation of cosmic-ray intensity with time and latitude; 4. The absorption of the rays in the atmosphere and in other matter; 5. The experimental characteristics of showers and bursts; 6. The application of the theory of electrons to cosmic rays; 7. The penetrating component of the rays; 8. Heavy secondary particles in the cosmic rays; Index.

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• Authors: Braddick, H. J. J. Braddick, H.j.j. Braddick
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2011
• EAN: 9780521178570
• ISBN: 978-0-521-17857-0
• No. of pages: 80
• Series: Cambridge Physical Tracts
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries; SCIENCE / History, History of Science, Particle & high-energy physics, Particle and high-energy physics, SCIENCE / Physics / Particle