Separation of Gamma and Proton Showers ( 1 � 104 TeV ) using the Lateral Distribution of
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A simulation of the development of and hadron showers in the energy range 1 ? 10 4 TeV has been carried out. Radial distributions of the Cerenkov light detected at observatory depths ranging from 500 to 1000 g=cm 2 have been studied. Capabilities of the angle integrating Cerenkov technique for separation of and proton initiated showers as a function of the observation altitude are discussed.
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تاریخ انتشار 2007