Graduate students entering the field and high-energy astrophysicists will find this an accessible cosmic-ray manual, Easy to read for the general astronomer, the first part describes the standard model of cosmic rays based on our understanding of modern particle physics. The acceleration scenario is presented in some detail in supernovae explosions as well as in the passage of cosmic rays through the Galaxy. Experimental data in the atmosphere as well as underground are compared with theoretical models. The second part is devoted to contemporary cosmic ray research like the analysis of shower phenomena, the end of the cosmic spectrum and high-energy neutrino astronomy.

Second edition of successful textbook Considers the very latest and most exciting topics in cosmic ray research Considers both theoretical aspects and experimental techniques Presents the very latest experimental results for cosmic ray measurements above and in the atmosphere, at the Earth's surface, and underground Theoretical models and experimental results can be grasped without working through the mathematics, if required

Inhalt
Overview.- Overview.- The Standard Model of Cosmic Rays.- Cosmic ray interactions.- The birth of cosmic rays.- Cosmic rays in the Galaxy.- Cosmic rays at the top of the atmosphere.- Cosmic rays in the atmosphere.- Cosmic rays underground.- Contemporary Challenges.- Cosmic ray showers.- The end of the cosmic ray spectrum.- High energy neutrino and gamma-ray astronomy.