High Energy Cosmic Rays

The third edition of this book on high-energy cosmic rays covers new experimental results in gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy, as well as challenges in detecting them in the Earth's atmosphere and underground. It also discusses the development of hadronic interaction models to interpret these findings and discusses possible future experiments to further understand cosmic rays. The book is a valuable resource for students, lecturers, and researchers in cosmic rays and astroparticle physics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 342 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of high-energy cosmic rays, exploring their origins, acceleration mechanisms, and interactions with matter, magnetic fields, and radiation throughout their cosmic journey. In the first part, it provides a detailed account of the standard model of cosmic rays, shedding light on the diverse processes that give rise
birth to these energetic particles. It delves into their acceleration processes, their interactions with the interstellar medium, and their encounters with celestial objects such as planets, stars, and black holes. The second part of the book focuses on contemporary challenges in the study of high-energy cosmic rays. It explores the detection of these particles in the Earth's atmosphere and underground, as well as the latest developments in gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy.

A decade after the second edition of this book was published, there has been a significant influx of experimental results in the fields of high-energy neutrino astronomy and gamma-ray detection. Researchers have made numerous attempts to study multi-messenger events across various scientific disciplines. This third edition encompasses these recent advancements and provides a comprehensive analysis of the new findings. It also offers a general overview of the additional knowledge gained from these discoveries, enhancing our understanding of cosmic rays and their propagation within our Galaxy and beyond.

The interpretation of these new results is closely linked to the development of hadronic interaction models, which serve as tools for understanding and describing experimental observations. The author elucidates the relationship between these models and the latest high-energy physics experiments. Additionally, descriptions and graphs from the previous edition have been updated where necessary, ensuring that the content remains current and accurate.

The third edition concludes with a discussion of potential and already planned experiments for future observations. It highlights the importance of these experiments in unraveling the intricate processes that contribute to the increase of our knowledge about the universe. By exploring the origins of high-energy cosmic rays, their acceleration mechanisms, interactions with matter, and their impact on the surrounding environment, this book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on this fascinating field of study. It is an invaluable resource for researchers, astronomers, and enthusiasts alike, providing a deep understanding of the cosmos.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030715694
Edition number: 3rd ed. 2021