Arecibo collapse due to ‘powerful radiation environment’

The Arecibo Observatory’s “uniquely powerful electromagnetic radiation environment” is the most likely initial cause of its destruction and collapse in December 2020.

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Physics World
Published
2024-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-7058/37/12/09
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Nuclear Issues and Defense
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Arecibo collapse due to ‘powerful radiation environment’

Peter Gwynne
Physics World
Nuclear Issues and Defense
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Arecibo collapse due to ‘powerful radiation environment’

Peter Gwynne
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Abstract

The Arecibo Observatory’s “uniquely powerful electromagnetic radiation environment” is the most likely initial cause of its destruction and collapse in December 2020.

Physics WorldVol. 37(12)
Openalex Percentile: Top 59%
Nuclear Issues and Defense
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