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Visual sensations induced by Cherenkov radiation

Journal Article · · Science, v. 189, no. 4201, pp. 453-454
OSTI ID:4119492
Pulses of relativistic singly charged particles entering the eyeball induce a variety of visual phenomena by means of Cerenkov radiation generated during their passage through the vitreous. These phenomena are similar in appearance to many of the visual sensations experienced by Apollo astronauts exposed to the cosmic rays in deep space. (auth)
Research Organization:
Clarkson Coll. of Technology, Potsdam, NY
NSA Number:
NSA-33-012384
OSTI ID:
4119492
Journal Information:
Science, v. 189, no. 4201, pp. 453-454, Journal Name: Science, v. 189, no. 4201, pp. 453-454; ISSN SCIEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English