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Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: What is the gamma and cosmic radiation flux/watts per square meter on the moon?
« on: 05/01/2021 16:44:05 »For energy collection on the Moon, it is better to use solar cells or an infra-red thermal collector while the Sun is shining.While this is true, my team's main reason for using cosmic and gamma rays is because we've found processes and manufacturing methods specific to our idea that can really decrease the cost of an gamma/cosmic ray energy capture system.
- Cosmic rays and gamma rays have too little intensity
For astronomical purposes, it is desirable to reflect these particles...We're planning to use smoothened lunar surface material/lunar regolith because, according to our research, it is able to reflect cosmic and gamma rays as shown in the diagram, but with some loss of energy. We're not sure exactly how much energy the inelastic collision takes away, but as per this journal agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2005JE002656, we're pretty sure that it is not a very significant amount.Quote from: OPhow much gamma/cosmic ray energy would be reflected to the central tank of waterGamma rays and cosmic rays are very energetic, and tend to pass through anything you would use as a mirror.
Even X-Rays are very difficult to reflect - astronomical X-Ray telescopes work by the X-rays striking the mirror at a very small angle (grazing angle)
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-ray_telescope#Focusing_mirrors
ps. Thanks for your response!
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