Simulation of proton-induced and iron-induced extensive air showers at extreme energies

作者：Do Thi Hoai^*; Pham Ngoc Diep; Darriulat Pierre; Pham Tuan Anh; Pham Ngoc Dong; Nguyen Van Hiep; Pham Thi Tuyet Nhung; Nguyen Thi Thao

来源：Astroparticle Physics, 2012, 36(1): 137-145.

DOI：10.1016/j.astropartphys.2012.05.014

• Ultra high energy cosmic rays
• Hadronic interactions
• Inelasticity
• Extensive air showers
• Elongation rates
• Lateral distribution functions
• Mass composition

The development of extensive air showers at extreme energies is studied using a simulation model much simpler and cruder, but also more transparent and flexible, than existing sophisticated codes. Evidence for its satisfactory performance is presented. As an illustration, shower elongation rates are evaluated in the 10(18) to 10(20) eV region and compared with recently published data. Lateral distribution functions of both muons and electrons/photons are also briefly discussed. Reliable results are obtained in the comparison between proton-induced and iron-induced showers.

• 出版日期2012-8