What Does EAS Stand For?
EAS stands for Extensive Air Shower
EAS, or Extensive Air Shower, refers to a cascade of secondary particles generated when a high-energy cosmic ray interacts with the Earth's atmosphere. This process creates a shower of charged particles, including electrons, positrons, and muons, which can be detected at ground level or with specialized telescopes. EAS studies are crucial for understanding cosmic rays, their sources, and the interactions of high-energy particles within the atmosphere.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym