A.M.E.L.I.E. Apparatus for Muon Experimental Lifetime Investigation and Evaluation

Abstract: The muon is one of the first elementary particles discovered. It is also known as heavy electron, and it's the main component of cosmic rays flux at sea level. Its flow is continuous, 24h/7d, and it is free. It is natural and does not have any radio protection banning or limitation to its use in schools and can be managed safely by the students. AMELIE is a light, small and didactic apparatus to measure the lifetime of the muons. It is useful tool to introduce the modern physics, particle physics, particles instability and decay, special relativity etc. It can be used for small didactic but complete experiments for measurement of muon rate and lifetime, correction and equalization of data collected etc. A useful instrument to introduce and teach the scientific method to the students. Last but not least, do not contain any dangerous system like high voltage or explosive gas and the cost is relatively cheap.