UCSD Cosmic Ray Muon Zenith Angle Experiment.
Abstract
Recent investigations into the zenith angle dependence of very high energy (E > 1000 GeV) cosmic ray muons have shown a discrepancy from what would be expected if the muons originate from pions and kaons, as is currently believed to be the case. If this discrepancy is confirmed it could have important implications concerning possibly a new particle or new process. During the past year and a half the author has designed and constructed a large cosmic ray telescope to measure the zenith angle distribution of muons up to 6000 GeV. The apparatus is capable of observing 10 events a day with E > 1000 GeV and should be able to substantiate the above effect with about 9 months of running time. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 13, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0718439
Entities
People
- George E. Masek
Organizations
- University of California, Berkeley