A Program to Determine Fundamental Nuclear Data from Muon Intensity Measurements and to Investigate Geophysical Aspects of Cosmic Rays at High Energies.

Abstract

The final scientific report is presented on a comprehensive program planned to relate cosmic ray muon intensity measurements to theoretical calculations on the production and propagation of muons in the earth's atmosphere. Complete theoretical treatment of several basic models of muon production is given, including special attention to effects of the geomagnetic field on muon charge ratios at observation. The experimental method of obtaining absolute intensities is described in some detail. Experimental results on muon intensities and charge ratios at a variety of zenith angles and at moments above 3 GeV/c arc presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 1971
Accession Number
AD0723330

Entities

People

  • Nelson M. Duller

Organizations

  • Texas A&M University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Energy
  • High Energy
  • Intensity
  • Measurement
  • Observation
  • Production

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Solar Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design