Greisen-Zatsepin-Kuzmin mechanism

noun

A theoretical upper limit on the energies of ultra-high-energy cosmic rays based on interactions with the cosmic microwave background.

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GZK mechanism
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Meanings

noun
  1. astronomyA theoretical upper limit on the energies of ultra-high-energy cosmic rays based on interactions with the cosmic microwave background.

    Synonyms: GZK mechanism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA theoretical upper limit on the energies of ultra-high-energy cosmic rays based on interactions with the cosmic microwave background.

Similar
GZK mechanism
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gzk mechanism
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Greisen-Zatsepin-Kuzmin mechanism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Greisen-Zatsepin-Kuzmin%20mechanism

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