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Muon Observatory
In this work we report the variations of the atmospheric muons flux in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Light was detected within a light-tight enclosure to detect coincidence counts. The measurements were done from March to April 2024 at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point using two stacked scintillators and photomultipliers displayed as detection counts. These counts were turned into a single output with a coincidence unit and denoted as coincidence counts. It was found that muons hit Stevens Point at a rate of 27 +/- 5 counts/minute compared to a true value of 25 counts/minute. This results in a 9% error from this true value. The Sun does not affect the rate of muons that hit the Earth’s surface.
Project type
Particle Physics
Date
2024
Location
Stevens Point, WI