Pictures of Aerogel:
 

Aerogel is the lightest solid ever constructed.	Here the translucency of aerogel is readily apparent; notice the blurring of the edge of the table.
Aerogel is a desiccant, that is it absorbs moisture and thus feels dry and flaky to the touch.	Aerogel also acts as an insulator; here the flame does not penetrate the aerogel, leaving the flower unharmed.

         Information About Our Aerogel Cherenkov Detector:
 

Analysis of an Aerogel Cherenkov Detector
 

          Pictures of Our Aerogel Cherenkov Detector:
 
 

A picture of the actual interior of the detector with a layer of aerogel inside.

A photomultiplier tube with lens and base similar to the one thatwill be used shown in the apparatus.

         Links to Other Sites About Aerogel:

Silica Aerogels

NASA Aerogel Web Page

Hubert van Hecke's Web Page

Aerogel Detectors

            Reports About Aerogel:

 The NA44 Aerogel Cherenkov Trigger