Mighty muons

From: The Independent - London | Date: December 13, 1994 | Copyright information

British scientists have unveiled a machine that they hope will provide valuable insights into superconducting materials, which allow electricity to flow with virtually no resistance.

The pounds 10m muon source - muons are heavy charged particles - will also allow scientists to probe aspects of nuclear fusion and mag...

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