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It also seems that either a material or the fusion core in the [[MJOLNIR]] armor produces Cherenkov radiation, with steps made with the [[Recon Armor]] to reduce the radiation emmited. | It also seems that either a material or the fusion core in the [[MJOLNIR]] armor produces Cherenkov radiation, with steps made with the [[Recon Armor]] to reduce the radiation emmited. | ||
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Cherenkov radiation is a flash of light produced when charged particles move through water or ice at a speed greater than the speed of light in these substances. Only charged particles produce Cherenkov radiation, so [[neutrinos]] must interact with matter to produce an electron (in the case of electron neutrinos) or a muon (in the case of muon neutrinos) before these detectors can count them. | |||
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Revision as of 15:33, February 6, 2008
Cherenkov radiation is a type of radiation emitted by plutonium, such as in HORNET mines, when transitioning from Slipspace to realspace. It is extremely powerful, reaching across light-minutes. This is what gives Slipspace entry and exit the unique blue coloration, and usually alerts in-system enemy ships to their arrival. Covenant ships apparently also give off Cherenkov radiation, though whether it is emitted by plutonium or some other material on their ships is unknown.
It also seems that either a material or the fusion core in the MJOLNIR armor produces Cherenkov radiation, with steps made with the Recon Armor to reduce the radiation emmited.
Please incorporate or delete the following information into this article. I do not understand how to do so.
Cherenkov radiation is a flash of light produced when charged particles move through water or ice at a speed greater than the speed of light in these substances. Only charged particles produce Cherenkov radiation, so neutrinos must interact with matter to produce an electron (in the case of electron neutrinos) or a muon (in the case of muon neutrinos) before these detectors can count them.
