Demonstration of Thoriated Electrode Activity Are the commonly used thoriated electrodes radioactive? Continue reading
Demonstration of Polonium Activity An introduction and visual depiction of beta radiations emitted from Polonium-210. Continue reading
Measuring Background Radiation Studying the background radiation that we are exposed to in our everyday life Continue reading
How far can Alpha Particles Travel? The range of radiation depends on the energy and the activity of the source. The interaction of the particles with the media while travelling from source to detector might severely affect the range. Continue reading
Alpha Particles being Blocked by a Piece of Paper Live demonstration of alpha particles from polonium-210 being blocked by a piece of paper. Continue reading
Particle Beam Collimation of Alpha Particles The alpha particles are focused onto the center of camera using collimator and then diameter of collimator is measured using the scan result. Continue reading
Determining the Energy of Alpha Particles Determining the energy of alpha particles from polonium-210 and study how increasing distance of the source from camera effects the energy Continue reading
Effect of Collimator on the Detected Energy of Alpha Particles Collimating the beam of alpha particles to study its effect on the observed energy. Continue reading
Different type of Energy Spectrum of Alpha Particles Study of the effect of density of blocking material on the observed energy of alpha particles. Continue reading
The Deceleration of Alpha Particles in Plastic Food Wrapping Foil Studying braking force on alpha particles from polonium-210 when they pass through plastic food wrap film. Continue reading