A particle tracker for diffusion cloud chambers

ORAL

Abstract



We present a new application of the diffusion cloud chamber by applying computer vision techniques to the detection and tracking of alpha particles, with the ultimate goal of implementing a real-time cosmic ray tracker with a Raspberry Pi. We describe our algorithm, implementation, and initial results, including observations of a calibrated Po-210 alpha source.

*Truman’s Office of Student Research

Presenters

  • Murtuza S Taqi

    • Truman State University

Authors

  • Murtuza S Taqi

    • Truman State University
  • Timothy D Wiser

    • Truman State University
  • Zoe Rechav

    • Truman State University