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Can someone please explain the role of the tank in the detection of proton decay? Why is water the best solution to use?
by donretag 10y ago
Can someone please explain the role of the tank in the detection of proton decay? Why is water the best solution to use?
- gshubert17 10y agoA neutrino interaction with the electrons or nuclei of water can produce a charged particle that moves faster than the speed of light in water (not to be confused with exceeding the speed of light in a vacuum). This creates a cone of light known as Cherenkov radiation, which is the optical equivalent to a sonic boom. The Cherenkov light is projected as a ring on the wall of the detector and recorded . . . From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super-Kamiokande#Description https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super-Kamiokande#Description
- donretag 10y agoExcellent. So the role of the tank is detection and not a means to accelerate proton decay?