Cosmic Ray Detector Using Geiger Tubes and Coincident Pulses
Anna Reddy Saila Kumari
Department of Mathematics, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, Ananthapuramu, A.P.(s), India.
Ratnakaram Raghavendra
*
Department of Mathematics, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, Ananthapuramu, A.P.(s), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Cosmic Rays (CRs) are extreme strength particles resigning from outside the Earth and transported through space. These atoms can considerably impact human fitness, aviation and photo electric suppliers. A high energy radiation from space indicator is a tool that detects and measures the force of limitless beams. In this project, one can build a high energy radiation from space indicator utilizing two Geiger Muller tubes, Lead sheets, a stiff frame, a Microcontroller and a Protractor to regulate the frame at certain angle. At different altitudes, at different temperatures, at different humidities, we can identify and record CRs. A portable Muon Detector project that incorporates two Geiger Tubes enclosed within a lead sheet for detecting CRs. The system utilizes a coincidence circuit login to enhance the detection accuracy and reduce false positive rates. Additionally, the device is equipped with sensors to collect data on Temperature, Humidity, Latitude, Longitude and Atmospheric Pressure. The combination of these features provides a comprehensive and versatile solution for studying Muons and their interactions with the surrounding environment.
Keywords: Cosmic rays, Geiger Muller tubes, lead sheets, microcontroller, protractor
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