Astroparticle Physics

Prof. Dr. Claus GrupenUniversity of SiegenDepartment of PhysicsWalter-Flex-Strasse 357068 SiegenGermanye-mail: grupen@hep.physik.uni-siegen.deWith contributions from:Dr. Glen CowanRoyal Holloway, University of LondonPhysics DepartmentEnglande-mail: G.Cowan@rhul.ac.ukDipl. Phys. Tilo StrohUniversity of SiegenDepartment of PhysicsGermanye-mail: stroh@sirs02.physik.uni-siegen.deProf. Dr. Simon EidelmanBudker Institute of Nuclear PhysicsNovosibirskRussiae-mail: Simon.Eidelman@cern.chLibrary of Congress Control Number: 2005924544ISBN -10ISBN -133-540-25312-2 Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York978-3-540-25312-9 Springer Berlin Heidelberg New YorkThis work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material isconcerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting,reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publicationor parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9,1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Violationsare liable for prosecution under the German Copyright Law.Springer is a part of Springer Science+Business Mediaspringeronline.comc○ Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005Printed in GermanyThe use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply,even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective lawsand regulations and therefore free for general use.Typesetting: by the authors and Tilo Stroh using a Springer TEX macro packageCover design: design & production GmbH, Heidelberg based on an idea of the authorImages: ArmbrustDesign, Siegen, GermanyPrinted on acid-free paper SPIN: 10817996 56/3141/jvg 543210