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### Constraints on the origin of cosmic rays above $10^{18}$ eV from large scale anisotropy searches in data of the Pierre Auger Observatory

Abstract:

A thorough search for large scale anisotropies in the distribution of arrival directions of cosmic rays detected above $10^{18}$ eV at the Pierre Auger Observatory is reported. For the first time, these large scale anisotropy searches are performed as a function of both the right ascension and the declination and expressed in terms of dipole and quadrupole moments. Within the systematic uncertainties, no significant deviation from isotropy is revealed. Upper limits on dipole and quadrupole am...

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10.1088/2041-8205/762/1/L13

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Journal:
ApJL
Volume:
762
Issue:
1
Pages:
L13
Publication date:
2012-12-13
DOI:
EISSN:
2041-8213
ISSN:
2041-8205
URN:
Source identifiers:
374143
Local pid:
pubs:374143
Language:
English
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