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Cherenkov Radiation(iaea.org)
231 points by andsoitis 46 days ago | 109 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • ↓Title is misleading; nothing actually travels faster than light in a vacuum
  • ~Article underplays major applications like particle/astrophysics detection
  • ~Clarifying the physics of light propagation and speed limits in media
  • •Sharing personal anecdotes or fun facts related to Cherenkov radiation
  • ↓The article's explanation of faster-than-light phenomenon is confusing/unclear