Cosmic Ray Isotopic Composition Studies with the Ulysses High Energy Telescope: Implications for Origin and Distribution in the Galaxy |
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Authors: | JA Simpson JJ Connell |
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Institution: | (1) Laboratory for Astrophysics and Space Research, The Enrico Fermi Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A |
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Abstract: | The isotopic abundances of the Galactic cosmic radiation measured in the Heliosphere provide unique information on acceleration,
propagation modes and containment times in the Galactic magnetic fields. Nuclear interactions with interstellar matter lead
to observable γ-radiation production and, thus, to direct information on cosmic ray distribution throughout the Galaxy and
its magnetic halo. The COSPIN High Energy Telescope (HET) has excellent isotopic resolution from hydrogen to nickel over the
ten year period of Ulysses in space. Based on our recent work, we discuss the implications for modeling the acceleration and propagation of the cosmic
radiation.
This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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