Measurement of the Cosmic Ray Energy Spectrum with the Pierre Auger Observatory

ORAL

Abstract

The Pierre Auger Observatory has measured the cosmic ray energy spectrum above 10^18 eV using several techniques. The spectrum can be described by a broken power-law of index 3.3 below the ankle which is measured at lg(Eankle/eV) = 18.6. Above the ankle the spectrum is described by a power-law / E-2.6 and a flux suppression with lg(E1/2/eV) = 19.6 This talk will summarize the methods and results.

Authors

  • Lawrence Wiencke

    • Colorado School of Mines