First measurements of low-energy cosmic rays on the surface of the lunar farside from Chang’E-4 mission
P. W. Luo, Xiaoping Zhang, Shuai Fu, Yong Li, Cunhui Li, Jinbin Cao
Abstract
He ratio is observed at ~12 MeV/nuc, and the CR dawn-dusk symmetry is confirmed. These results provide valuable insights into the CRs on the lunar farside surface and will benefit future lunar exploration.
Topics & Concepts
Cosmic rayProtonPhysicsSpacecraftHeliumAstrobiologyAstrophysicsGeologyAstronomyAtomic physicsNuclear physicsAstrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaRadiation Therapy and DosimetryDark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena