Muon Decay Simulation

Muons created at 15 km altitude live only 2.2 μs — classically they should decay before reaching Earth. Relativity saves them: time dilation lets them survive the journey. Adjust velocity to see both frames.

γ = 22.4
Lab lifetime: 49.3 μs
Muon τ: 2.2 μs
Survived: 0