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Essay on Radioactivity: Measurement, Effects and Impacts

After reading this essay you will learn about:- 1. Measurement of Radioactivity 2. Effects of Radioactivity 3. Impact. Essay on the Measurement of Radioactivity: Radioactivity can be measured by a Geiger-Muller counter. The type commonly used consists of an aluminium tube which acts as the negative electrode, while a wire down the center forms the positive electrode (Fig. 22.1). The [...]

By Tiyasha M|2017-02-09T19:20:08+05:30February 9, 2017|Radioactivity|Comments Off

Detection and Measurement of Radioactivity: 7 Methods

This article throws light upon the seven methods used for detection and measurement of radioactivity. The methods are: 1. Photographic Emulsions 2. Ionization Chamber 3. Proportional Chamber 4. Scintillation Counters 5. Semiconductor Detectors 6. Scaler 7. Pulse Height Discriminators. Method # 1. Photographic Emulsions: According to this method an ionizing particle or ray can cause activation and thus the path [...]

By Supriya K|2016-07-23T15:35:42+05:30July 23, 2016|Radioactivity|Comments Off