Introduction.
¥Measurements of the
lifetime of the muon, coupled with measurements of the muon flux as function of
altitude, confirmed the predictions of the theory of relativity.
¥The connection between
the muon lifetime and the theory of relativity makes the muon lifetime
experiment an exciting experiment for the advanced laboratory.
¥The techniques used to
determine the lifetime of the muon have changed over time and will be discussed
in this talk.
¥The muon lifetime
experiment can be improved significantly by using digital signal processing techniques.
¥These improvements
not only enhance the advanced
laboratory experiment, but also allow us to share the data in real time with
the general public.