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Systems and methods for underground exploration using cosmic rays muons

US10585208B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Inventors

David Yaish · Nes Ziona, IL
Amnon Harel · Haifa, IL
Yossi Kolkovich · Nes Ziona, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 9, 2017
Grant date	Mar 10, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 6, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2223/205
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for underground exploration using cosmic rays muons, the method comprises: detecting cosmic ray muons by sensing ionizing events that initiate within spaces of one or more gas amplification detectors of a system that is positioned within an underground space; and limiting a flow of gas within the spaces of the one or more gas amplification detectors.

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