About the Cosmic Ray Detector
Cosmic Ray Detector
- Background
- Wrapping Paddle (PowerPoint)
- Set-up and Operation
- Checklist for bringing the cosmic ray detector to school: Four cosmic ray detector paddles Four 50ft signal extension cables Four 50ft power extension cables Power distribution box Power cable for distribution box (6ft male to male connectors) Power supply for circuit board 6ft serial RS-232 Cable Serial to USB adapter Voltmeter used to plateau paddles Laptop with Cosmic Ray Detector program
- Journal
Cosmic Ray Labs
- Plateau The Detector Paddles: Lab One (PDF)
- Detector Coincidence: Lab Two (PDF)
- Variation of Setector Angle: Lab Three (PDF)
- Muon Lifetime: Lab Four
Appendices
- Using Hyperterminal (PDF)
See Appendix G Only - Troubleshooting
Last Updated: Apr 10, 2026 3:00 PM
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