Geiger-Müller (GM) Detectors
Geiger-Müller (GM) detectors, developed in the early 20th century by Hans Geiger and Walther Müller, are among the most widely used instruments for the detection of ionizing radiation. Their simple operating principle, based on the ionization produced by radiation in a gas-filled tube, makes them reliable and accessible tools for measuring different types of radiation.
Despite their long history, GM detectors remain widely used in education, radiation monitoring, and many practical applications due to their robustness, simplicity, and ease of operation. They provide an effective way to introduce the fundamental concepts of radiation detection and measurement.
The experiments presented in this section, based on the CAEN RockyRAD detector, allow students to explore the operating principles of Geiger-Müller counters and their applications in everyday radiation measurements. Through hands-on activities, students will become familiar with radiation detection techniques and learn how ionizing radiation can be measured and interpreted in different environments.
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| GM Detectors | SP5660 | Additional tool |
| SG6160H – Statistics: Uncertainty as a function of live time | * | No |
| SG6161H – Environmental Background | * | No |
| SG6162H – Lead Shielding Effect on Environmental Radioactive Background | * | Lead blocks |
| SG6163H – Detecting Ionizing-Radiation | * | No |
| SG6164H – Samples Comparison | * | No |
| SG6165H – Inverse Square Law: Gamma Rays | * | No |
| SG6166H – Dose Equivalent as a Function of Altitude | * | No |
Note: The star indicates the recommended Kits while the yellow color highlights the Kits especially dedicated to the experiences of this Section.
