Exploring the Relationship Between Muon Detection Rates and Atmospheric Pressure Using Cosmic Watch Detectors
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study explores how atmospheric pressure affects muon detection rates. By analyzing data from six Cosmic Watch detectors, we organized the collected information, examined the correlation between atmospheric pressure and muon detection rates, and addressed the timing discrepancies across detectors. Our findings show that muon detection rates decrease as atmospheric pressure rises. The study also improves time difference correction methods, providing new strategies and tools for detecting rare coincidence events recorded by multiple detectors.
Source: Theoretical and Natural Science
Authors: Xuanzhu An, Haoran Yao, Haotian Yao
Institution: North China Institute of Science and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Funder: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
OpenAlex ID: W4410129248