Lateral distribution of electrons in EAS at superhigh energies: predictions and experimental data

Abstract

In this paper we present a new approximation for the lateral distribution function of electrons in extensive air showers based on the scaling property established in our recent works. The detailed comparisons of theoretical predictions for the lateral distribution of charged particles in EAS at superhigh energies obtained with the use of new LDF of electrons with the experimental data of AGASA and Yakutsk array are carried out. The influence of the scintillation detector response and the atmospheric temperature effect on the shape of the lateral distribution of electrons is discussed in brief.