UHECRs mass composition from $$X_{\mathrm{max}}$$ Xmax distributions
Abstract The atmospheric depth where the energy deposit profile of secondary particles from extensive air showers (EAS) reaches its maximum, $$X_{\mathrm{max}}$$ Xmax , is related to the primary particle mass. The mass composition of the ultra-high energy cosmic rays (UHECRs) can be inferred from me...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-01-01
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Series: | European Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-020-7634-2 |