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Find similar grantsMuons for Science and Security (MuS2) is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This DARPA program solicits innovative research proposals for a directional source of muons produced at relevant energies and in sufficient quantities to support demonstrations of national security and scientific applications.
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MuS2: Muons for Science and Security | DARPA Department of War organization. MuS2: Muons For Science and Security MuS2: Muons for Science and Security The MuS2 program seeks to develop a directional source of muons produced at relevant energies and intensities and in sufficient quantities to support demonstrations of national security and scientific applications.
The program will investigate the generation of directional muon beams with 10 to 100 giga-electron volt (GeV) energies and produce 10 6 to 10 8 muons, while showing a clear path to a practical design for a transportable system. Planned execution of MuS2 will occur in two, 24-month phases. Phase 1 is intended to conduct initial modeling, empirical studies, and design work to support proof of feasibility.
Phase 2 is intended to refine the modeling, experiments, and design through a critical design review and has the goal or producing up to 10 8 100-GeV muons for relevant scientific and security demonstrations. This program is now complete This content is available for reference purposes. This page is no longer maintained.
Making Muons for Scientific Discovery, National Security
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