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Can we see inside things using muons?

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Using Muons to Penetrate Objects and Discover Ancient Artifacts

This chapter explores the benefits of using muons instead of electrons in x-ray applications due to their ability to avoid capture by atoms and their specific energy range. It also discusses the discovery of muons in cosmic rays and their potential use in uncovering ancient artifacts.

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