Is a geiger counter better than a bubble chamber?

Answer 1

Neither is better. They are used for different purposes.

Geiger counters detect rates of beta and gamma radiation, emitting clicks as they are detected. Some types can detect alpha particles also. They are used as devices in the field, to determine such things as safety of an object or place.

Bubble chambers also detect ionizing radiation, but they do so by recording, rather than rates of emission. They have historically been used for research, though they are used less now than they have been in the past.

Answer 2

It depends on the specific application. A Geiger counter is better for detecting low levels of radiation quickly and efficiently, while a bubble chamber is better for visualizing the tracks of charged particles in high-energy physics experiments. Each has its own strengths and limitations depending on the context.