Posted 3/9/2024, 10:28:38 PM
Particle Physics Breakthrough Ushers in New Era of Exploration for Archaeology and Other Fields
- New technology using particle physics helps archaeologists explore ancient sites without digging
- Detectores track muons (subatomic particles) to create 3D models of hidden spaces like burial chambers
- Technology allows seeing through hundreds of feet of rock to uncover chambers and spaces
- Also being used to peer inside Egyptian pyramids, volcanoes, and treat cancers
- Called a "new era" for archaeology and other fields because of the unprecedented accuracy