Particles and Astrophysics A Multi-Messenger Approach
This book is an introduction to “multi-messenger” astrophysics. It covers the many different aspects connecting particle physics with astrophysics and cosmology and introduces astrophysics using numerous experimental findings recently obtained through the study of high-energy particles. Taking a sys...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2015, 2015
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2015 |
| Series: | Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Preface.- 1 An Overview of Astroparticle Physics.- 2 The Cosmic Rays and our Galaxy.- 3 Direct Cosmic Rays Detection: Protons, Nuclei, Electrons and Antimatter
- 4 Indirect Cosmic Rays Detection: Particle Showers in the Atmosphere
- 5 Diffusion of Cosmic Rays in the Galaxy
- 6 Acceleration Mechanisms and Galactic Cosmic Ray Sources
- 7 Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays
- 8 The Sky Seen in γ-Rays
- 9 The TeV Sky and Multiwavelength Astrophysics
- 10 High-Energy Neutrino Astrophysics
- 11 Atmospheric Muons and Neutrinos
- 12 Connections between Physics and Astrophysics of Neutrinos
- 13 Microcosm and Macrocosm
- Index