Disappointing model for ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays

Data of Pierre Auger Observatory show a proton-dominated chemical composition of ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays spectrum at (1 – 3) EeV and a steadily heavier composition with energy increasing. In order to explain this feature we assume that (1 – 3) EeV protons are extragalactic and derive their maxi...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Conference series 2012-02, Vol.337 (1), p.12042-4
Main Authors: Aloisio, R, Berezinsky, V, Gazizov, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceleration
Asymptotic properties
Augers
Chemical composition
Cosmic rays
Fluxes
High energy astronomy
Interstellar magnetic fields
Magnetic fields
Neutrinos
Nuclei
Photons
Physics
Pions
Protons
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Summary:Data of Pierre Auger Observatory show a proton-dominated chemical composition of ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays spectrum at (1 – 3) EeV and a steadily heavier composition with energy increasing. In order to explain this feature we assume that (1 – 3) EeV protons are extragalactic and derive their maximum acceleration energy, Epmax ≃ 4 EeV, compatible with both the spectrum and the composition. We also assume the rigidity-dependent acceleration mechanism of heavier nuclei, EAmax Z × Epmax. The proposed model has rather disappointing consequences: i) no pion photo-production on CMB photons in extragalactic space and hence ii) no high-energy cosmogenic neutrino fluxes; iii) no GZK-cutoff in the spectrum; iv) no correlation with nearby sources due to nuclei deflection in the galactic magnetic fields up to highest energies.
ISSN:1742-6596
1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/337/1/012042