Re: [Phys-L] geiger counter

[Paul Nord <Paul.Nord@valpo.edu>]

Anthony,

We just bought one of these to use as a radiation survey meter:
https://www.imagesco.com/geiger/digital-geiger-counter.html

It's much less expensive than other models.  And I can be operated as a
counter for a couple of different experiments.  There is a computer
interface if you want to use it for longer-term counting.  It has a speaker
(which can be turned off).

Paul


On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 7:38 PM Anthony Lapinski via Phys-l <
phys-l@mail.phys-l.org> wrote:

> I teach in high school and am wanting an "inexpensive" portable geiger
> counter
> for some activities in our Science Club. To detect alpha, beta, and gamma
> radiation (and x-rays?). I want the device to have a peaker so kids can
> easily hear the ticks. Many are available online. Anyone have experience
> with these or use one in their teaching? Any good activities, ideas, or
> write-ups?
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