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Cosmic rays are high energy subatomic
particles originating from outer space. These cosmic rays produce secondary
cosmic rays which enter the atmosphere and generate runaway electrons. The
generation of runaway electrons is the focus of this work. The effect of force
on these electrons and its energy are examined in relativistic and
non-relativistic cases.
This work would adopt the idea of A. V Gurevich et al
(1992) and Milikh (2010) of runaway breakdown. Using his ideas, we will explain
how the breakdown occurs in the atmosphere stimulated by cosmic rays. Most
specifically, we showed with a clear steps of how Gurevich and
Milikh derived their equations. The mathematical tools used in reviewing
Gurevich idea are, power series and binomial expansion. We clearly showed the
steps of how he used the equation: 
Milikh’s
idea was reviewed by considering the dynamical frictional force undergone by
cold electron:
. In comparison, the work of Milikh was in line with that of Gurevich,
thus, both confirms the idea of runaway electron under the influence of
electric field within the atmosphere.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover
page
Approval
page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Abstract
Table
of Content
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Aims and Objectives of the Study
1.2 The Scope of the Study
1.3 Methodology
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE
REVIEW
2.1 Cosmic Ray Flux
2.2 Nature of Cosmic Rays
2.2.1
Primary Cosmic Rays
2.2.2 Secondary
Cosmic Rays
2.3 Cosmic Ray Detection
2.3.1
Ionization Chamber
2.3.2 Geiger Muller Counting Tubes
2.3.3 Cloud Chamber
2.4 Modulation of Cosmic Rays
2.5 Natural occurrence of Runaway Electron
2.6
Gurevich’s Runaway Breakdown Theory
2.7 Review of the Runaway Theories
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER FOUR
RESULTS
CHAPTER
FIVE
DISCUSSION
CHAPTER SIX
SUMMARY,
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1 Summary and Conclusion
6.2
Recommendations
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