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Cerenkov Light

Multimedia ·
OSTI ID:1132052

The bright blue glow from nuclear reactors is Cerenkov light. Karl Slifer describes how nuclear physicists can use this phenomenon to study the nucleus of the atom.

Research Organization:
TJNAF (Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA (United States))
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1132052
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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