CRPropa: A public framework to propagate UHECRs in the universe

R. Alves Batista, M. Erdmann, C. Evoli, K. H. Kampert, D. Kuempel, G. Müller, G. Sigl, A. Van Vliet, D. Walz, T. Winchen

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Abstract

To answer the fundamental questions concerning the origin and nature of ultra-high energy cosmic rays (UHECRs), it is important to confront data with simulated astrophysical scenarios. These scenarios should include detailed information on particle interactions and astrophysical environments. To achieve this goal one should make use of computational tools to simulate the propagation of these particles. For this reason the CRPropa framework was developed. It allows the propagation of UHECRs with energies a 1017 eV and secondary gamma rays and neutrinos. The newest version, CRPropa 3, reflects an efficient redesign of the code as well as several new features such as time dependent propagation in three dimensions, galactic magnetic field effects and improved treatment of interactions, among other enhancements.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationISVHECRI 2014 - 18th International Symposium on Very High Energy Cosmic Ray Interactions
EditorsAlbert de Roeck, Michelangelo Mangano, David Berge, Bryan Pattison
PublisherEDP Sciences
ISBN (Electronic)9782759817221
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Aug 2015
Event18th International Symposium on Very High Energy Cosmic Ray Interactions, ISVHECRI 2014 - Geneva, Switzerland
Duration: 18 Aug 201422 Aug 2014

Publication series

NameEPJ Web of Conferences
Volume99
ISSN (Print)2101-6275
ISSN (Electronic)2100-014X

Conference

Conference18th International Symposium on Very High Energy Cosmic Ray Interactions, ISVHECRI 2014
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityGeneva
Period18/08/1422/08/14

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