| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847337 | Nuclear Physics B - Proceedings Supplements | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The discovery of cosmic rays, a milestone in science, was based on the work by scientists in Europe and the New World and took place during a period characterised by nationalism and lack of communication. Many scientists that took part in this research a century ago were intrigued by the penetrating radiation and tried to understand the origin of it. Several important contributions to the discovery of the origin of cosmic rays have been forgotten; historical, political and personal facts might have contributed to their substantial disappearance from the history of science.
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