How can Alvarez's methods apply to finding new archaeological sites?
My approach was always to use scientific instruments to look for things we couldn't see directly. For the pyramids, we used muon detectors, similar to those in particle physics, to look for unusual densities or voids beneath the surface. Muons are naturally occurring particles that can penetrate rock. If there's a hollow space, like a hidden chamber, fewer muons would be absorbed. This is a direct application of particle detection techniques to archaeology. It’s about using physics to uncover secrets, to reveal what’s hidden, by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from your measurements.
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