Murzin, V. S. Cosmic Ray Physics (Fizika kosmicheskikh luchey), 1970. In Russian.

Мурзин В. С.
Физика космических лучей. / Учебное пособие для физических специальностей университетов.
Москва : Издательство Московского университета (Изд-во Моск. ун-та), 1970.
285 с. : ил. ; 22 см. Твердый издательский переплет.
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Murzin, Vladimir.
Cosmic Ray Physics. / Textbook for physics specialties of universities.
Moscow : Moscow University Press, 1970.
285 pp. : ill. ; 22 cm. Hardcover. In Russian.

This 1970 volume is a fundamental academic textbook authored by Vladimir Stepanovich Murzin, a leading figure in Soviet high-energy physics and a professor at Moscow State University. Written during a decade of intense space exploration and the maturation of particle physics, the text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of galactic and solar radiation, including the arrangement of acceleration mechanisms, the propagation of particles through interstellar space, and their subsequent impact on the Earth's magnetosphere and atmosphere. Murzin’s pedagogical approach was designed to bridge the gap between theoretical astrophysics and experimental nuclear physics, making this work a cornerstone for the generation of Soviet scientists who would go on to lead international collaborations in cosmic ray research.
Across its 285 pages, the book covers essential topics such as the chemical composition of primary cosmic rays, the physics of extensive air showers (EAS), and the various methods of particle detection—from ionization chambers to modern scintillation counters. The material is meticulously organized with charts, mathematical derivations, and technical illustrations that reflect the state-of-the-art knowledge of the late 1960s. Published by Moscow University Press in a sturdy 22 cm hardcover format, the book was intended for specialized physics students, yet its clarity and depth have made it a lasting reference. For bibliophiles, historians of science, and collectors of academic physics literature, this 1970 Moscow imprint is a vital primary source, documenting the rigorous educational standards of the "Golden Age" of Soviet physical science and the foundational teachings of the Murzin scientific school.