Open AccessDesign and Construction of a Muon Detector Prototype for Study the Galeras Volcano Internal Structure
Author(s) -
I. D. Guerrero,
D. F. Cabrera,
Joselyne Paz,
J. D. Estrada,
C. A. Villota,
E. A. Velasco,
F. E. Fajardo,
O. Maragoto Rodriguez,
J. Molina Rodriguez,
Danilo Arturo,
David Dueñas,
D. Bastidas Torres,
José Luis Sánchez Ramírez,
Jenny Patricia Eraso-Revelo,
G. S. Ortega,
Danny Benavides,
J. Betancourt,
A. Tapia,
D. A. Martinez-Caicedo
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/1247/1/012020
Subject(s) - muon , detector , cosmic ray , physics , volcano , nuclear physics , particle (ecology) , optics , geology , seismology , oceanography
Muon tomography is a technique based on the observation of the absorption of muons in matter, as the ordinary radiography does using X-rays. The interaction of cosmic rays with the atmosphere produce Extensive Air Showers, which provide an abundant source of muons. These particles can be used for multiple applications on muon tomography, in particular, to study the internal structure of different volcanoes edifices. It is necessary in any muon tomography experiment a particle detector that has the capability to be sensitive to muon interactions. Here we report a brief description of the first steps towards a complete design of a prototype particle detector to perform muon tomography in harsh conditions encountered in the surroundings of the Galeras Volcano. The mechanical design and fabrication processes of the supporting structure of the muon detector prototype, and first steps towards a future detector simulations on GEANT4 are described in this work.