Cloud Chambers - I to know what particle this is

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying a particle observed in a cloud chamber, with a focus on the characteristics of particle tracks and potential types of particles involved. The context includes practical application and exploratory reasoning related to particle physics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the observed tracks must be from charged particles, specifically indicating beta or alpha particles, noting that beta particles have longer and thinner tracks.
  • Another participant mentions the presence of muons and other cosmic ray-related particles in cloud chambers, providing information about the average flux of muons at sea level.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple views regarding the types of particles that could be observed, with no consensus reached on the specific identification of the particle in question.

Contextual Notes

There may be limitations in the discussion regarding the specific conditions under which the particle tracks were observed, as well as the definitions of particle types mentioned.

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I need help to identificate a particle
Hi, my son is fan of the Quantum Physics and we developed a cloud chamber. I'm attaching an image of particle sequence and I will like to find some help to know witch particle is. I will appreciate any help on it. Thanks
 

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It must be charged particles so beta or alpha. Beta has longer and thinner tracks. ref.
 
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Also, it's not uncommon to see muons (and occasionally other cosmic ray related particles) in a cloud chamber.

The average flux of muons at sea level is about 1 per square centimeter per minute.
 
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