Description of Alpha-nucleus Interaction Cross Sections for Cosmic Ray Shielding Studies

Description of Alpha-nucleus Interaction Cross Sections for Cosmic Ray Shielding Studies

Author: Francis A. Cucinotta

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Published: 1993

Total Pages: 48

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Nuclear interactions of high-energy alpha particles with target nuclei important for cosmic ray studies are discussed. Models for elastic, quasi-elastic, and breakup reactions are presented and compared with experimental data. Energy-dependent interaction cross sections and secondary spectra are presented based on theoretical models and the limite experimental data base.