The forum discussion centers on the effectiveness of a DIY muon detector and the challenges in distinguishing muon hits from background noise. Users reference specific experimental setups, including those detailed on Instructables and Physics Open Lab, which suggest that while detecting muons is feasible, confirming their presence amidst noise is complex. Key factors influencing detection include the use of water and heavy materials, which can affect hit rates, but do not necessarily confirm muon detection. A coincidence detection setup is recommended as a potential solution to improve accuracy.
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That was my doubt: in principle, they prove that part of the hits are muons because:mfb said:figuring out which of the hits are muons and which hits are something else is much harder.
It is generally difficult to find out what produced a hit. You need a coincidence detection setup, an energy measurement, or something similar.ORF said:And by the way... why is harder to differ muons from something else?
mfb said:You need a coincidence detection setup, an energy measurement, or something similar.