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| Paper: |
The distribution of cosmic ray nuclei in our galaxy |
| Volume: |
18, The Interpretation of Modern Synthesis Observations of Spiral Galaxies |
| Page: |
37 |
| Authors: |
Webber, W. R. |
| Abstract: |
Estimates of the local Galactic cosmic-ray energy density are examined to study the propagation of cosmic rays in Galactic magnetic fields and the distribution of cosmic ray nuclei. The results of gamma-ray measurements and radio data are compared to analytical predictions of cosmic ray propagation using data on Be-10 decay. The results are consistent and suggest a thick-disk thickness of about 3 Kpc which is within the uncertainties of the radial profiles of pulsars and other cosmic-ray emission sources. |
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