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The air fluorescence technique for detection of Extremely High Energy Cosmic Rays (EHECRs) is reviewed. A general overview is given based on a series of simple equations to approximate the detection mechanism. The calorimetric energy measurement, which is the heart of the fluorescence technique is discussed in detail. Some technical issues and possible systematic uncertainties associated with the fluorescence measurement are briefly summarized.
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Yoshida, S. (2001). The Air Fluorescence Method for Measuring Extremely-High-Energy Cosmic Rays. In: Lemoine, M., Sigl, G. (eds) Physics and Astrophysics of Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 576. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-45615-5_3
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