large-scale cosmic ray experiment

A large-scale cosmic ray experiment studies high-energy particles from space that strike Earth's atmosphere. These cosmic rays, which come from sources like supernovae or distant galaxies, create showers of secondary particles when they collide with air molecules. Detectors placed on the ground or in balloons and satellites observe these particles to understand their origins, composition, and energy. By analyzing cosmic rays, scientists learn about extreme astrophysical processes and the universe's fundamental properties, helping us uncover cosmic phenomena beyond the reach of traditional telescopes.