air shower experiments

Air shower experiments study high-energy particles from outer space that enter Earth's atmosphere. When these cosmic rays collide with atmospheric molecules, they produce cascades of secondary particles, creating a shower that can be detected by special instruments on the ground. Researchers analyze these particle cascades to learn about the properties and origins of cosmic rays, helping us understand phenomena like supernovae or black holes. These experiments are crucial for exploring extreme events in the universe and the fundamental nature of particles at very high energies.