Some results from the Yakutsk array experiment and the status of the modernization program

The Yakutsk array has been used to study cosmic rays since 1974. Charged particles such as electrons, positrons and muons are detected, as well as radio signals emitted by air showers. However, the characteristic shower component detected by the array is Cherenkov light. This article briefly reviews...

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Published in:EPJ Web of Conferences
Main Author: Ivanov Anatoly
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2019
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201920808005
https://doaj.org/article/75e4381fc6be4a72b5343c796f3ace52
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Summary:The Yakutsk array has been used to study cosmic rays since 1974. Charged particles such as electrons, positrons and muons are detected, as well as radio signals emitted by air showers. However, the characteristic shower component detected by the array is Cherenkov light. This article briefly reviews recent results from the Yakutsk array group.