Demonstrations

Geiger - Muller Tubes

Code Number :	7D30.11
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Condition :	Excellent
Principle :	Particle Decay and Ionization
Area of Study :	Modern Physics
Equipment :	Old Geiger Counter, Demo Geiger - Muller Tubes.
Procedure :	These tubes are for demo only. Be very careful not to break the fine wire that goes down through the center of the tubes.

References

P. T. Debevec, "A Flexible Nuclear Counter for an Introductory Physics Laboratory," Am. J. Phys., Vol. 55, No. 4, (April 1987).

A. G. Klein, M. J. Caspar, and A. Nicola, "Simple Alpha Particle Detector," Am. J. Phys., Vol. 53, No. 12, (December 1985).

S-135: "High Field with Fine Wire," DICK and RAE Physics Demo Notebook.

A-118: Richard Manliffe Sutton, Demonstration Experiments in Physics.

Dick Goodspeed, "Teaching Tip! Whole Body Radiation," Equipment & Supplies Safety. D149.

Tom Petruzzellis, "Low Cost Ion Chamber," Electronic Sensors for the Evil Genius, p. 251.

Tom Petruzzellis, "Advanced Ion Chamber Radiation Detector," Electronic Sensors for the Evil Genius, p. 254.

"Experiments in Radioactivity," Selective Experiments in Physics, CENCO, 1962.

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