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Feb 10, 2011 · Alpha particles are the nuclei of He, i.e. lacking the two electrons they carry a charge of $+2e$, while beta particles are either electrons or positrons and thus carrying a charge of $\mp 1e$. Positrons meeting other atoms' electrons annihilate thus leaving a positive ionization.
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The interactions of the various radiations with matter are unique and determine their penetrability through matter and, consequently, the type and amount of shielding needed for radiation protection. Being electrically neutral, the interaction of gamma rays with matter is a statistical process and depends on the nature of the absorber as well as th...
This demo is usually presented in conjunction with the Sources and Detection demo; details about the radionuclides and detectors used here can also be found in that writeup. (1) Alpha particles interact with matter primarily through Coulomb forces between their positive charge and the negative charge of the atomic electrons within the absorber. The...
A Co-60 source (labeled #9) from the Phys 191 lab is the most convenient source for this demonstration in terms of strength (4 micro Ci as of 2016 ... half-life is 5.27 yrs). Position it approximately 2.5 inches in front of the Geiger-Muller tube. A 1/2" thick piece of lead cuts the count rate down by a factor of two and a 1.5" thick piece reduces ...
One doesn't really want to turn a simple demonstration into a lengthy laboratory exercise, so it's best to decide beforehand the salient features one wants to impress on the audience and use the appropriate absorbers and thicknesses to make the point.
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Apr 18, 2024 · Erin Avram (Cleveland State University) 5.3: Ionizing Radiation and Non-ionizing Radiation is shared under a license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Erin Avram. All radioactive nuclides emit high-energy particles or electromagnetic waves. When this radiation encounters living cells, it can cause heating, break chemical bonds, or ...
Gamma rays may pass all the way through a human body without striking anything. They are considered to have the least ionizing power and the greatest penetration power. Table 17.3.1 17.3. 1. Comparison of Penetrating Power,Ionizing Power and Shielding of Alpha and Beta Particles, and Gamma Rays.
Figure 11.6.1 11.6. 1: The ability of different types of radiation to pass through material is shown. From least to most penetrating, they are alpha < beta < neutron < gamma. (CC BY-SA 4.0; OpenStax). Comparing only the three common types of ionizing radiation, alpha particles have the greatest mass. Because of the large mass of the alpha ...
Mar 19, 2020 · The ability to stop alpha particles so easily is useful in smoke detectors, because a little smoke in the chamber is enough to stop the alpha particle and trigger the alarm. Beta particles go a little farther than alpha particles. You could use a relatively small amount of shielding to stop them. They can get into your body but can't go all the ...
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They are much smaller than alpha particles and therefore, have lower ionizing power. The smaller size on the other hand gives them a higher penetrating power. The common analogy for comparing the ionizing and penetration power of radioactivity is the comparison of a bus (alpha particle), a sedan (beta particle), and a motorcycle (gamma rays ...
