Properties (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Research_Institute
|
| gptkbp:analyzes |
ongoing
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:Chinese_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:Stanford_University gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley gptkb:University_of_Geneva gptkb:MIT gptkb:University_of_Tokyo gptkb:National_Institute_of_Nuclear_Physics_(Italy) NASA |
| gptkbp:collection |
over 100 billion cosmic ray events
|
| gptkbp:contributedTo |
fundamental physics research
astrophysics research space science research cosmology research |
| gptkbp:designedBy |
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
|
| gptkbp:dimensions |
1.5 m x 1.5 m x 2.5 m
|
| gptkbp:hasProductLine |
power supply system
magnet data acquisition system support systems communication system thermal control system mechanical structure calibration system detector modules |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
|
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
various international agencies
|
| gptkbp:launched |
May 16, 2011
|
| gptkbp:measures |
antimatter
dark matter high-energy particles |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:International_Space_Station
|
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
currently operational
|
| gptkbp:productionYears |
expected to last until 2025
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
to study cosmic rays
|
| gptkbp:recognizes |
protons
electrons positrons nuclei of heavy elements |
| gptkbp:scientificName |
search for dark matter
investigate the structure of the universe study the antimatter content of the universe understand the origin of cosmic rays |
| gptkbp:uses |
calorimeters for energy measurement
magnetic field for particle deflection neutron detectors for additional measurements silicon trackers for particle detection time-of-flight system for speed measurement |
| gptkbp:weight |
7,500 kg
|