Boulby Mine, site of a WIMP detector
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Boulby Mine, site of a WIMP detector
WIMP detector site. Time-exposure image of workers at the UK Dark Matter Collaboration (UKDMC) proj- ect, Boulby Mine, Britain, which looks for Weakly- Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs). About 90% of the universes mass may be made of invisible dark matter such as WIMPs, the rest being made of visible matter such as stars. The UKDMC is the first site to be funded solely to search for WIMPS. Its detectors are 1100 metres underground in Europes deepest mine so that the overlying rock blocks cosmic rays. WIMPs are to be detected by observing the recoil energies of normal nuclei after a collision with a WIMP, a rare event due to the WIMPs weak interaction with other matter
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This print showcases the Boulby Mine, a significant site for the UK Dark Matter Collaboration (UKDMC) project. The image captures a time-exposure shot of dedicated workers at this underground mine in Britain, where they tirelessly search for Weakly-Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs). These elusive particles are believed to constitute around 90% of the universe's mass and are part of the invisible dark matter, contrasting with visible matter like stars. The UKDMC holds great importance as it is the first facility solely funded to explore WIMPs. Situated 1100 meters below ground level, within Europe's deepest mine, its detectors benefit from being shielded by layers of rock that effectively block cosmic rays interference. Detecting WIMPs involves observing how normal nuclei recoil after colliding with these weakly-interacting particles—a rare event due to their minimal interaction with other forms of matter. This awe-inspiring photograph not only highlights the dedication and hard work put forth by scientists and researchers but also emphasizes humanity's relentless pursuit of understanding our universe's mysteries. With astrophysics and astronomy at its core, this research conducted at Boulby Mine contributes significantly towards unraveling one of science's most enigmatic subjects: dark matter. Science Photo Library has beautifully captured this momentous endeavor in an image that sparks curiosity and inspires further exploration into our cosmos.
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