| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1770763 | Astroparticle Physics | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Cosmic rays with energy exceeding ∼10181018 eV are referred to as ultra-high energy cosmic rays (UHECRs). Monte Carlo codes for extensive air shower (EAS) simulate the development of EASs initiated by UHECRs in the Earth’s atmosphere. Experiments to detect UHECRs utilize EAS simulations to estimate their energy, arrival direction, and composition. In this paper, we compare EAS simulations with two different codes, CORSIKA and COSMOS, presenting quantities including the longitudinal distribution of particles, depth of shower maximum, kinetic energy distribution of particle at the ground, and energy deposited to the air. We then discuss implications of our results to UHECR experiments.
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Authors
Soonyoung Roh, Jihee Kim, Dongsu Ryu, Hyesung Kang, Katsuaki Kasahara, Eiji Kido, Akimichi Taketa,