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Radiation energetic enough to ionize matter with which it collides is called Ionizing Radiation. The Geiger counter is a radiation detection device that makes use of ionizing radiation in its operation. This device is also used to measure the amount of radiation.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoA Gieger counter (or Geiger-Müller counter) is the most common tool for detecting radiation. It works with all types of radiation, that is particulate (like alpha and beta radiation) and electromagnetic (gamma radiation. Its operation is based on the ionizing power of the radiatio, and it is a fairly simple, cheap and tough piece of gear to take into the field.
We also use other counters that are based on the same or similar principles to detect radiation. The scintillation countercan be designed to "look" more specifically for gamma radiation, or the alpha and beta particulate radiation. These units are more expensive, and they are generally better at detecting gamma rays. A link can be found below for more information.
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∙ 14y agoyou can detect the Neutron density using a Geiger counter.
This device will measure the intensity of non ionising radiation in Microsieverts.
0.30 Microsieverts is normal background radiation.
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∙ 12y agoNuclear radiation can be detected in several different ways. The most common ones include the usage of equipment below:
- Geiger-Muller tube - alpha (a), beta (b), gamma (g)
- Scintillation counter - a, b, g
- Photographic film - a, b, g
- Gold-leaf electroscope - a, b
- Thermoluminescent dosimeter - g
- Cloud chamber - a, b, y
- Spark counter - a, b
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∙ 11y agoBolometer is the device to measure radiation.
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What type of radiation do nuclear weapons emit?
Nuclear weapons emit nuclear radiation, with gamma radiation being the most common and dangerous.
Why are film badges unsuitable for detecting alpha particle radiation?
Alpha can not make it through the badge holder to the film. This reason makes the film badges unsuitable for detecting alpha particle radiation.
Is radiation good for nuclear energy?
Radiation is a consequence of nuclear energy. In fact, without the radiation of a large neutron flux, nuclear energy would not exist.
Is it true that nuclear radiation comes from the decay of atomic nuclei?
Yes, the decay of unstable atomic nuclei is the source of nuclear radiation.
What are 3 main types of nuclear radiation?
1) Nuclear 2)Radiation 3)Your welcome
What are the signs of nuclear radiation?
There are no immediate signed of nuclear radiation.
What type of radiation do nuclear weapons emit?
Nuclear weapons emit nuclear radiation, with gamma radiation being the most common and dangerous.
What does Yucca Mountain have to do with nuclear radiation?
people are planning to store nuclear radiation there.
What are some possible test that you can do to identify the radiation emitted by the uranium salt?
There are multiple instrumentation types capable of detecting radiation. The Geiger Counter is one such device capable of detecting radiation emissions from uranium and other radioactive materials/sources.
Why are film badges unsuitable for detecting alpha particle radiation?
Alpha can not make it through the badge holder to the film. This reason makes the film badges unsuitable for detecting alpha particle radiation.
How radiation affected by surface temperature?
Nuclear radiation is not affected at all, but radiation by Electromagnetic Radiation is. This is a straight Physics topic, not Nuclear Energy.
Is radiation good for nuclear energy?
Radiation is a consequence of nuclear energy. In fact, without the radiation of a large neutron flux, nuclear energy would not exist.
Is it true that nuclear radiation comes from the decay of atomic nuclei?
Yes, the decay of unstable atomic nuclei is the source of nuclear radiation.
What is the relationship between nuclear radiation and nuclear fallout?
fallout emits nuclear radiation, but lots of other things do too.fallout is particulates from dust size to baseball size, nuclear radiation is a mix of electromagnetic radiation and high speed subatomic particles.
Is there gamma radiation in nuclear bombs?
yes there is extreme amounts of gamma radiation in in nuclear bombs
What are 3 main types of nuclear radiation?
1) Nuclear 2)Radiation 3)Your welcome
Does a nuclear bomb give radiation?
Yes a nuclear bomb gives radiation. Radiation is transfer of energy through empty space.
