Cosmic ray diffusion in the galaxy and diffuse gamma emission /
<p>The original work presented in this thesis constitutes an important contribution to modern Cosmic Ray (CR) physics, and comes during one of the most exciting periods of this field. <br>The first part introduces a new numerical code (DRAGON) to model the CR propagation in our Galaxy. T...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2012.
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| Series: | Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
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| Summary: | <p>The original work presented in this thesis constitutes an important contribution to modern Cosmic Ray (CR) physics, and comes during one of the most exciting periods of this field. <br>The first part introduces a new numerical code (DRAGON) to model the CR propagation in our Galaxy. The code is then used to perform a combined analysis of CR data, making it possible to determine their propagation properties with unprecedented accuracy. <br>The second part is dedicated to a theoretical interpretation of the recent crucial experimental results on cosmic electron and positron spectra (PAMELA, Fermi-LAT experiments). Using the tools developed in the first part of the thesis, the author convincingly argues for the existence of a new spectral component, which could arise either from local astrophysical sources, such as pulsars, or from Dark Matter annihilation or decay. <br>This thesis is a highly advanced work; the methods, analysis and results are clearly and carefully presented. This work is set to become an important reference document for any future work in this area.</p> |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (XI, 146 pages) 65 illustration, 51 illustration in colour, digital. |
| ISBN: | 9783642299490 |
| ISSN: | 2190-5053 |