The proton attenuation length and the p-air inelastic cross section at √s ∼ 2 TeV from EAS-TOP

M. Aglietta, B. Alessandro, P. Antonioli, F. Arneodo, L. Bergamasco, M. Bertaina, C. Castagnoli, A. Castellina, A. Chiavassa, G. Cini Castagnoli, B. D'Ettorre Piazzoli, G. Di Sciascio, W. Fulgione, P. Galeotti, P. L. Ghia, A. Lima de Godoi, M. Iacovacci, G. Mannocchi, C. Morello, G. NavarraO. Saavedra, G. C. Trinchero, P. Vallania, S. Vernetto, C. Vigorito

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

The attenuation length of proton primaries and the proton-air inelastic cross section are studied at energies E0 ≈ 1015 eV by using the EAS-TOP array data. Proton initiated Extensive Air Showers, in the energy range (2 ÷ 4) 1015 eV and near maximum development, are selected from their Nμ(Eμ > 1 GeV) and Ne sizes. The experimental attenuation length Aobs is compared with those obtained from simulations, including the full detector response, based on different interaction models (HDPM, VENUS, DPMJET, QGSJET and SIBYLL) in the frame of CORSIKA code. The proton-air inelastic cross section is also inferred by using the factor k = Asimobssimp-air obtained from each interaction model.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)222-224
Number of pages3
JournalNuclear Physics B - Proceedings Supplements
Volume75
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1999

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The proton attenuation length and the p-air inelastic cross section at √s ∼ 2 TeV from EAS-TOP'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this