After reading this essay you will learn about:- 1. Types of Radiation 2. Effects of Radiation 3. Protection. Essay on the Types of Radiation: i. Atomic Radiation: Atoms of certain elements emit spontaneously very minute particles and electromagnetic radiations. These tiny particles may carry electric charge as in the case of alpha or beta rays; […]
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Detection and Measurement of Radioactivity: 7 Methods
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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 […]