Cherenkov Radiation Angle & Yield Calculator
High-energy particle detection & nuclear physics: Calculate relativistic Cherenkov threshold energy ($E_{th}$), emission cone angle ($\theta_c$), and Frank-Tamm spectral photon yield ($dN/dx$).
Particle & Dielectric Medium
Detected Spectral Range (Visible / UV)
Near UV / Violet
Red
Cherenkov Emission Output
Cone Half-Angle θ_c:
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degrees (cos θ_c = 1/βn)
Threshold Kinetic Energy:
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MeV (minimum for emission)
Velocity β = v/c:
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fraction of c
Threshold β_th:
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1 / n (light speed)
Frank-Tamm Yield:
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photons / cm
Emission State & Characteristic Glow
Cherenkov Status:
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Max Asymptotic Angle ($eta
ightarrow 1$):
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