Publication Date:
1953-01-01
Description:
Various theories on the origin of the cosmic radiation are critically surveyed. Expected phenomena resulting from the galactic origin theory in which charged cosmic rays are trapped by the glactic magnetic field are discussed with special regard to the secondaries due to the collisions with interstellar hydrogen. Electrons through the decay process π→μ→e are then expected to amount 3~9% of the total intensity, depending upon the magnetic field strength in our galaxy. An alternative hypothesis that the cosmic radiation propagates in a straight way is also examined. It is proposed that this may be tested by observing primary photons, resulting from the decay process π°→2γ, which could be several percent of the total radiation at low latitudes. © 1953, Society of Geomagnetism and Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences. All rights reserved.
Print ISSN:
0022-1392
Topics:
Geosciences
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