Production of <span class="aps-inline-formula"><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><mi>π</mi></math></span> Mesons and Gamma Radiation in the Galaxy by Cosmic Rays

J. B. Pollack; G. G. Fazio

doi:10.1103/PhysRev.131.2684

Production of $π$ Mesons and Gamma Radiation in the Galaxy by Cosmic Rays

J. B. Pollack and G. G. Fazio

Phys. Rev. 131, 2684 – Published 15 September 1963

Abstract

A detailed analysis is presented of the most probable sources in our galaxy of gamma radiation with energy greater than 0.2 MeV. Predictions are made of the resulting fluxes and their angular distribution in the vicinity of the earth. The results of these calculation and their implications for future gamma-ray experiments and detectors are discussed.