Cosmic Ray Physics: An Introduction to The Cosmic Laboratory

by Mercedes Paniccia, Veronica Bindi, Martin Pohl

Book Overview

This book introduces you to the physics of cosmic rays, charged particles which reach us from known - and maybe unknown - sources in the cosmos. Starting from a brief history of this fascinating field, it reviews what we know about the creation of elements in the Big Bang and inside stars. It explains cosmic accelerators reaching fabulous energies. It follows the life cycle of cosmic rays all the way from their sources to detection near, on or...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032020016
• ISBN13: 9781032020013
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 10.0"