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Visual sensations induced by relativistic pions

Journal Article · · Radiat. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3574456· OSTI ID:7356512
Visual sensations were experienced when bursts of high-energy pions passed through the dark-adapted right eyes of three human subjects. The threshold for a visual sensation was typically 1 to 3 ..mu..rad at the retina. Data are presented to show that the mechanism is Cerenkov radiation generated within the vitreous humor. Threshold measurements agree with published optical data. A comparison is made between our observations and the light flashes observed in deep space by Apollo astronauts.
Research Organization:
Clarkson Coll. of Tech., Potsdam, NY
OSTI ID:
7356512
Journal Information:
Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 66:3; ISSN RAREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English