Accidental Breakthrough As Supercooled Wires Detect Near-Light-Speed Protons

Accidental Breakthrough As Supercooled Wires Detect Near-Light-Speed Protons

Researchers have discovered that superconducting nanowire photon detectors (SNSPDs), originally designed for detecting photons, can also accurately detect high-energy protons. This unexpected finding could transform nuclear physics, enabling ultra-sensitive measurements in extreme environments. A Groundbreaking Breakthrough at Fermilab Particle detectors are essential tools for studying the fundamental components of the universe. They help scien…