2 papers
astro-ph2000
On the nature of cosmic rays above the Greisen--Zatsepin--Kuz'min cut off
L. A. Anchordoqui, M. Kirasirova, T. P. McCauley +2
A re-examination of the atmospheric cascade profile of the highest energy cosmic ray is presented. The study includes air-shower simulations considering different cross sections, p…
hep-ph2000
Fractal Electromagnetic Showers
L. A. Anchordoqui, M. Kirasirova, T. P. McCauley +3
We study the self-similar structure of electromagnetic showers and introduce the notion of the fractal dimension of a shower. Studies underway of showers in various materials and a…