Fluorescence in damp air and comments on the radiative life time
Astrophysics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
Photon yields in damp air excited by an electron using a Sr90 source are compared withthose in dry air. Water vapors considerably reduce the yields, however, a further study is needed to evaluate the effects on the energy estimation of ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays. The relation of fluorescence efficiency to the life time of de-excitation by radiation is discussed.
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@article{arxiv.astro-ph/0508183,
title = {Fluorescence in damp air and comments on the radiative life time},
author = {N. Sakaki and K. Kobayakawa and M. Nagano and Y. Watanabe},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/0508183},
year = {2007}
}
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4 pages, 3 figures. Proceedings of 29th International Cosmic Ray Conference (ICRC) 2005, Pune, India