The Desktop Muon Detector: A simple, physics-motivated machine- and electronics-shop project for university students

Spencer N. Axani; Janet M. Conrad; Conor Kirby

doi:10.1119/1.5003806

The Desktop Muon Detector: A simple, physics-motivated machine- and electronics-shop project for university students

Physics Education 2017-12-06 v5

Authors: Spencer N. Axani , Janet M. Conrad , Conor Kirby

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Abstract

This paper describes an undergraduate-level physics project that incorporates various aspects of machine- and electronics-shop technical development. The desktop muon detector is a self-contained apparatus that employs plastic scintillator as a detection medium and a silicon photomultiplier for light collection. These detectors can be used in conjunction with the provided software to make interesting physics measurements. The total cost of each counter is approximately $100.

Keywords

muon detector undergraduate physics project scintillator silicon photomultiplier machine shop electronics shop

Cite

@article{arxiv.1606.01196,
  title  = {The Desktop Muon Detector: A simple, physics-motivated machine- and electronics-shop project for university students},
  author = {Spencer N. Axani and Janet M. Conrad and Conor Kirby},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1606.01196},
  year   = {2017}
}

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29 pages, 14 figures

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