S13ST_References
References
General Cosmic-Ray References
J. Beringer et al. (Particle Data Group), Phys. Rev. D86, 010001 (2012).
M. Ackermann et al, “Detection of the Characteristic Pion-Decay Signature in Supernova Remnants”. Science 339, 6121 pp. 807-81 (15 Feb. 2013). DOI: 10.1126/science.1231160
D. P. Jackson, M.T. Welker, “Measuring and modeling cosmic ray showers with an MBL system: An undergraduate project”. Am. J. Phys., Vol. 69, No. 8, August 2001. DOI: 10.1119/1.1370236
Applications of Cosmic-Ray Muons (including passive muon radiography)
J. C. Street and E. C. Stevenson, “New Evidence for the Existence of a Particle of Mass Intermediate Between the Proton and Electron”. Phys. Rev. 52, 1003 (1937). DOI: 10.1103/PhysRev.52.1003
Louis V. Alvarez et al, “Search for Hidden Chambers in the Pyramids”. Science, 167 p. 832 (1970). DOI: 10.1126/science.167.3919.832
Nicolas Hengartner et al, “Enabling Port Security using Passive Muon Radiography”. [Online]. Available: http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/Workshops/PortSecurity/Slides/Hengartner.pdf.
Hiroyuki K. M. Takana et. al, “High resolution imaging in the inhomogeneous crust with cosmic-ray muon radiography: The density structure below the volcanic crater floor of Mt. Asama, Japan”. Earth and Planetary Science Letters 263 p. 104. DOI: 10.1016/j.epsl.2007.09.001
Previous MXP Projects
Peter Karn and C.D. Kearsley, “The KAKE Cosmic Ray Telescope.” MXP Project, Spring 2007. [Online]. Available: http://mxp.physics.umn.edu/s07/Projects/S07_CosmicRaysDistribution/Default.asp.
Richard Barnes and Erik Malm, “Angular Distribution of Cosmic Ray Muons.” MXP Project, Spring 2008. [Online]. Available: http://mxp.physics.umn.edu/s08/Projects/S08_AngularDistr/.
East-West Effect
W. C. Barber, “East-West Asymmetry and Latitude Effect of Cosmic Rays at Altitudes up to 33,000 Feet.” Phys. Rev. 75, 4 pp. 590-599 (Feb. 1949). DOI: 10.1103/Phys-Rev.75.590
D.F. Smart, M.A. Shea, Advances in Space Research, 36, (2005).
Misc. References
NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory. “ESTAR: Stopping-power and range tables for electrons.” Accessed 12 May 2013. [Online]. Available: http://physics.nist.gov/PhysRefData/Star/Text/ESTAR.html
“SWPC Tips on Viewing the Aurora”, NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. [Online]. Available: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/Aurora/.