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Radio detection of extensive air shower

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<strong>Radio</strong> <strong>detection</strong> theory: Geo-synchrotron<br />

● In the <strong>shower</strong> electron-positron<br />

p<strong>air</strong>-production<br />

● Charge bended in Earth magnetic field<br />

radiate ― geo-synchrotron radiation<br />

● At wave-length larger than <strong>shower</strong>-disc<br />

coherent emission<br />

● Emission is focused in beam-direction<br />

● Foot-print size depends on distance to<br />

<strong>shower</strong> maximum<br />

● Frequency spectrum rather smooth<br />

Falcke & Gorham A.Ph. (2003)<br />

Huege & Falcke, A&A (2005)<br />

J.Rautenberg, Bergische Universität Wuppertal 6 Bärnfels, 7 th Oct 2010

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