Measurements of the Muon Content of UHECR Air Showers with the Pierre Auger Observatory
arXiv:0902.4613 · doi:10.1016/j.nuclphysbps.2009.09.025
Abstract
The Pierre Auger Observatory, recently completed, has been operational since 2004. As a hybrid experiment, it allows for a wide range of measurements of UHECR-induced extensive air showers (EAS), including measurements of the EAS particle content on ground which is sensitive to high-energy hadronic interactions. We present the results of several independent measurements of the EAS muon content on ground in Auger data at a primary energy of 10 EeV. We discuss implications on high-energy hadronic interaction models and cosmic ray composition.
6 pages, 5 figures; proceedings of ISVHECRI 2008 - XV International Symposium on Very High Energy Cosmic Ray Interactions
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