Cosmic Ray Diffusion in the Galaxy and Diffuse Gamma Emission
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-642-29948-3 (ISBN)
The original work presented in this thesis constitutes an important contribution to modern Cosmic Ray (CR) physics, and comes during one of the most exciting periods of this field.
The first part introduces a new numerical code (DRAGON) to model the CR propagation in our Galaxy. The code is then used to perform a combined analysis of CR data, making it possible to determine their propagation properties with unprecedented accuracy.
The second part is dedicated to a theoretical interpretation of the recent crucial experimental results on cosmic electron and positron spectra (PAMELA, Fermi-LAT experiments). Using the tools developed in the first part of the thesis, the author convincingly argues for the existence of a new spectral component, which could arise either from local astrophysical sources, such as pulsars, or from Dark Matter annihilation or decay.
This thesis is a highly advanced work; the methods, analysis and results are clearly and carefully presented. This work is set to become an important reference document for any future work in this area.
As a member of the Fermi-LAT team Daniele Gaggero has been awarded of the 2011 Bruno Rossi prize of the High Energy Division (HEAD) of the American Astronomical Association.
Introduction.- Cosmic Ray diffusion in the Galaxy.- Numerical codes that solve the CR diffusion equations.- Propagation of CR nuclei: our results.- The leptonic field.- Diffuse gamma ray emission from the Galaxy.- Conclusions and future plans. A The diffusion equation in cylindrical coordinates.- B DRAGON code: a description.- C Solution of the transport equation for a Pulsar-like source.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 7.7.2012 |
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| Reihe/Serie | Springer Theses |
| Zusatzinfo | XI, 146 p. |
| Verlagsort | Berlin |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 380 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Plasmaphysik | |
| Schlagworte | Cosmic Ray Electrons • Cosmic Ray Physics • Cosmic Ray Positrons • Cosmic Ray Propagation • Diffuse Gamma Ray Emission • DRAGON Code • Fermi-LAT • Kosmische Strahlung • Numerical Solution of Cosmic Ray Diffusion Equatio • Numerical Solution of Cosmic Ray Diffusion Equation • Positron Anomaly • Positron Excess |
| ISBN-10 | 3-642-29948-2 / 3642299482 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-642-29948-3 / 9783642299483 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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