Laser-made muons produce first images of dense objects

September 30, 2026 · 1:20 pm 1 sources

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• Laser-made muons produce first images of dense objects
  Phys.org · September 30, 2026 13:20
  Muons are constantly being created as cosmic rays collide with molecules in Earth's upper atmosphere. With their ability to penetrate far into dense, solid materials, these cosmic muons are often used to image the insides of objects that are otherwise hidden from view. However, the flow of these…