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| − | A '''Geiger–Müller counter''', also called a '''Geiger counter''' or '''dosimeter''', is a type of ''particle detector'' that measures ionizing | + | A '''Geiger–Müller counter''', also called a '''Geiger counter''' or '''dosimeter''', is a type of ''particle detector'' that measures ionizing radiation. It detects the emission of nuclear radiation — alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays — by the ionization produced in a low-pressure gas in a Geiger–Müller tube, which gives its name to the instrument. In wide and prominent use as a hand-held radiation survey instrument, it is perhaps one of the world's best-known radiation instruments. |
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosimeter#Types Types] & [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_dosimeters Comparison] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosimeter#Types Types] & [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_dosimeters Comparison] | ||
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== Events == | == Events == | ||
* Geiger counter building workshop at Pyhäjoen high school, Koulutie 8, in Pyhäjoki: 04/08/2013 at 3 PM ''([[Past Events in Finland]])'' | * Geiger counter building workshop at Pyhäjoen high school, Koulutie 8, in Pyhäjoki: 04/08/2013 at 3 PM ''([[Past Events in Finland]])'' | ||
| + | ** [http://bambuser.com/v/3788666 video I], [http://bambuser.com/v/3788755 video II] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:39, 9 November 2013
A Geiger–Müller counter, also called a Geiger counter or dosimeter, is a type of particle detector that measures ionizing radiation. It detects the emission of nuclear radiation — alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays — by the ionization produced in a low-pressure gas in a Geiger–Müller tube, which gives its name to the instrument. In wide and prominent use as a hand-held radiation survey instrument, it is perhaps one of the world's best-known radiation instruments.
Where to get one?
- DIY projects for people used to solder and deal with electronics
- lab:pigi produced in munich for 25€ (search for the link 'I want to have it' on the right)
Events
- Geiger counter building workshop at Pyhäjoen high school, Koulutie 8, in Pyhäjoki: 04/08/2013 at 3 PM (Past Events in Finland)
