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μ–Mesons in Flight
BlackBoard Notes

  • Muon decay time = 2.2 μs ("proper time")
  • Mt. Washington: h = 1920 m
    So, fewer muons will reach the ground!

     

     

    (keep v in unts of 'c')
    Δto : proper time (measured in same reference frame where events occur in the same place)
    Lo : proper length (measured where object is at rest)

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    Revised: 16 May 17 Canton, NY 13617