Cosmic rays near the galactic centre

A. W. Wolfendale; D. M. Worrall

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Cosmic rays near the galactic centre

A. W. Wolfendale, D. M. Worrall

School of Physics

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Abstract

Implications of recent measurements of the gamma-ray flux from the region of the galactic center are examined with particular reference to the 300-pc gas ring. Evidence for an increase in cosmic-ray intensity near the galactic center is discussed. Calculations are performed to determine the factor by which the intensities of cosmic-ray protons and electrons in the 300-pc gas ring are enhanced.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	482-483
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature
Volume	263
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/263482a0
Publication status	Published - 7 Oct 1976

Keywords

Cosmic Rays
Cosmic X Rays
Galactic Nuclei
Interstellar Gas
Radiant Flux Density
Compton Effect
Electron Energy
Gamma Rays
Heavy Nuclei
Proton Energy
Satellite Observation
X Ray Analysis

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