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Particle astronomy and particle physics from the moon - The particle observatoryPromising experiments from the moon using particle detectors are discussed, noting the advantage of the large flux collecting power Pc offered by the remote, stable environment of a lunar base. An observatory class of particle experiments is presented, based upon proposals at NASA's recent Stanford workshop. They vary from neutrino astronomy, particle astrophysics, and cosmic ray experiments to space physics and fundamental physics experiments such as proton decay and 'table-top' arrays. This research is background-limited on earth, and it is awkward and unrealistic in earth orbit, but is particularly suited for the moon where Pc can be quite large and the instrumentation is not subject to atmospheric erosion as it is (for large t) in low earth orbit.
Document ID
19910072000
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wilson, Thomas L.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Astronomy
Meeting Information
Meeting: Astrophysics from the Moon
Location: Annapolis, MD
Country: United States
Start Date: February 5, 1990
End Date: February 7, 1990
Sponsors: NASA
Accession Number
91A56623
Distribution Limits
Public
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