β-Spectroscopy Experiments

β-Spectroscopy introduces the student into the field of special relativity and weak interactions of radioactive decays.

After radioactivity discovery, E. Rutherford separated radioactive emissions into two types: alpha (α) and beta (β) radiations, based on matter penetration and ability to cause ionization. The β particles have higher penetration and lower specific ionization than alpha particles. Beta particles are electrons (β) or positrons (β+), resulting by nucleon decays in unstable nuclei. Since beta decay is a three body process, the β energy spectrum is continuum.
The β-Spectroscopy experiments are performed using the Educational Beta and Premium Kits. 

β-Radiation as a Method to Measure Paper Sheet Grammage and Thin Layer Thickness 

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Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity

β-Radiation: Transmission through Matter

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Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity

β-Spectroscopy

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Nuclear Imaging

Response of a Plastic Scintillating Tile

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Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity

https://edu.caen.it/experiments/nuclear-physics/coating-effect-onthe-light-collection/

Coating effect on the Light Collection

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Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity