Speaker
Emily Filmer
(TRIUMF (CA))
Description
Particle physics is all around us! There are many ways we can detect particles, and one of main source of high energy particles come from outer space, in the form of cosmic rays. The Cosmic Watch, developed by Spencer Axani, is a cosmic muon detector small enough to hold in the palm of your hand. We are distributing these detectors to schools in Vancouver and greater BC to empower students with the ability to see cosmic muon events, network with other users to detect coincident cosmic events, and track solar activity over time. This talk will present an overview of the Cosmic Watch system, the technical requirements and data analysis for anyone interested in setting up a similar outreach project at their institute.
| Keyword-1 | classroom |
|---|---|
| Keyword-2 | outreach |
| Keyword-3 | particle physics |
Author
Emily Filmer
(TRIUMF (CA))
Co-authors
Luise Poley
(Simon Fraser University (CA))
Matthew Basso
(TRIUMF (CA))