The Pierre Auger Observatory II: Studies of Cosmic Ray Composition and Hadronic Interaction models

Abstract

Studies of the composition of the highest energy cosmic rays with the Pierre Auger Observatory, including examination of hadronic physics effects on the structure of extensive air showers.

arXiv commentContributions to the 32nd International Cosmic Ray Conference, Beijing, China, August 2011

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