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VHE and UHE Gamma Ray Observations by Ground Based Detectors

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Some basic information about gamma ray observations by ground-based techniques are given. In the energy region from 1011 eV to 1014 eV the Cherenkov light produced by the cascade particles in the earth’s atmosphere can be received at ground. For energies greater than 1014 eV the particles of the cascade can be measured by detector arrays. The flux sensitivities of typical installations are presented.

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  1. Institut für Reine und Angewandte Kernphysik, University of Kiel, Olshausenstraße 40, D - 2300, Kiel, Federal Republic of Germany

    Wilhelm Stamm

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  1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA

    Maurice M. Shapiro (Director of the School, Co-Director of the Course) (Director of the School, Co-Director of the Course)

  2. Laboratory for Cosmic-Ray Physics (emeritus), Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, USA

    Maurice M. Shapiro (Director of the School, Co-Director of the Course) (Director of the School, Co-Director of the Course)

  3. 205 Yoakum Parkway, #1720, Alexandria, VA, 22304, USA

    Maurice M. Shapiro (Director of the School, Co-Director of the Course) (Director of the School, Co-Director of the Course)

  4. Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803-4001, USA

    John P. Wefel (Co-Director of the Course) (Co-Director of the Course)

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Stamm, W. (1988). VHE and UHE Gamma Ray Observations by Ground Based Detectors. In: Shapiro, M.M., Wefel, J.P. (eds) Genesis and Propagation of Cosmic Rays. NATO ASI Series, vol 220. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4025-3_15

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