Streakwin, the Cosmic-Ray Interloper Mug
Sea-level muon flux is about 1 per cm² per minute for a horizontal detector; cosmic rays leave streaks on long CCD exposures.
The joke: Every long exposure needs cosmic-ray rejection. The slogan on the mug reads ONE PER CM² PER MINUTE. ALL ON MY TARGET.
Source: Particle Data Group, 'Cosmic Rays' review (2022).
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Details
Size & material11oz · 15oz
Black glossy ceramic mug with a C-handle. Lead- and BPA-free.
- 11oz: 0.33 l
- 15oz: 0.44 l
CareDishwasher & microwave safe
Dishwasher safe (top rack) or hand wash. Microwave safe.
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The physics
Equations
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| \(I\) | muon flux through a horizontal detector | \(\mathrm{cm^{-2}·min^{-1}}\) |
| \(\theta\) | zenith angle | — |
| \(I_v\) | vertical integral intensity (above 1 GeV/c) | \(\mathrm{m^{-2}·s^{-1}·sr^{-1}}\) |