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Theory of Cascade Showers

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Kosmische Strahlung II / Cosmic Rays II

Part of the book series: Handbuch der Physik / Encyclopedia of Physics ((PHYSIK 9,volume 9 / 46 / 2))

Abstract

When a fast electron passes through matter, it emits photons due to its acceleration in the Coulomb field of the atomic nuclei of the material. Each of the photons again reproduces electrons through the pair creation process, so that as a result of these interactions, the numbers of both electrons and photons increase. This phenomenon is called an electron shower.

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Nishimura, J. (1967). Theory of Cascade Showers. In: Sitte, K. (eds) Kosmische Strahlung II / Cosmic Rays II. Handbuch der Physik / Encyclopedia of Physics, vol 9 / 46 / 2. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-46079-1_1

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