The Electromagnetic Field Effect
Cosmic Rays vs. Electromagnetic Fields
05/12/2016
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to see if electromagnetic fields affect the amount of cosmic rays, or muons, that reach the Earth. We hypothesised that electromagnetic field would slow the muons so fewer would reach the Earth. We took five measurments of the flux under high electromagnetic fields. Our results showed a decrease in muon count in high electrogmagnetic fields. We conclude that electomagnetic fields do have an affect on muon count.
Introduction
Cosmic rays are high energy particles that are traveling close to the speed of light. Cosmic rays reach the atmosphere and create what is known as muons. Which decay quickly. We would like to know if eclectromagnetic fields have an affect on these muons.
Procedures
We went down to the Treasureton Substation and took five measuremtns with varying electromagnetic fields. We measure the electromagnetic field at 45 G, 30 G, 20 G, 10 G, and 2 G. We measured the flux at these points for 30 minutes each.
Results
At high electromagnetic field (45 G, and 30 G) the muon count decreased. At a low electromagnetic field ( 20 G, 10 G, and 2 G) the muon count stayed constant.
Figures
Figure 1. Flux Study
Figure 2. Group Photo in protective gear
Figure 3. Transformers at Treasureton Substation
Discussion and Conclusions
We conclude that the electrogmagnetic field has an affect on the muon count. It decreased the muons that reach the Earth under high voltage.
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