Gamma ray astronomy and the origin of galactic cosmic rays

Diffusive shock acceleration operating at expanding supernova remnant shells is by far the most popular model for the origin of galactic cosmic rays. Despite the general consensus received by the model, an unambiguous and conclusive proof of the supernova remnant hypothesis is still missing. In this...

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Main Author: Gabici, Stefano
Language:English
Published: Université Paris-Diderot - Paris VII 2011
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Online Access:http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00719791
http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/docs/00/71/97/91/PDF/HDR.pdf