Introduction To Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Ray Phy, Sokolsky, Thomson Hardcover..

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Introduction To Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Ray PhysicsAuthor(s): Pierre Sokolsky, Gordon Thomson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367173845, 978-0367173845\nSynopsis\nThis revised edition provides an up-to-date summary of the field of ultra-high energy cosmic rays, dealing with their origin, propagation, and composition,. The authors reflect the enormous strides made since the first edition in the realm of experimental work, in particular the use of vastly improved, more sensitive and precise detectors. The level remains introductory and pedagogical, suitable for students and researchers interested in moving into this exciting field. Throughout the text, the authors focus on giving an introductory overview of the key physics issues, followed by a clear and concise description of experimental approaches and current results.\n\nKey Features: \n\nUpdates the most coherent summary of the field available, with new text t.