Cosmic Ray Muon Tutorial

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Cosmic Ray Studies Library

 

       

 

Divide into 2-3 groups. Each group should try to answer the Foundation Question and one of the Group Questions in this activity. 

Foundation Question for both groups:  What are muons?

Group questions:

  1. What are some of the characteristics of muons and how do they fit into the standard model?
  2. How are muons produced in cosmic rays?
  3. How can cosmic ray muons be detected?

Each group makes a simple poster and a report when finished.

 

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