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Right, I was about to make the exact same comment (in much less charitable terms). I do not think we are anywhere close to a DIY subatomic particle detector, b
by crpatino 9y ago
Right, I was about to make the exact same comment (in much less charitable terms).
I do not think we are anywhere close to a DIY subatomic particle detector, but a kit that would allow you to, let's say... test for common minerals in tap water, would be a cool gift for a STEM inclined teenager.
- SomeStupidPoint 9y agoYou can make DIY cloud chambers pretty easily.
- crpatino 9y agoThanks for the keyword, let me ask google now.
- dukwon 9y ago> I do not think we are anywhere close to a DIY subatomic particle detector You've probably got one in your pocket already https://arxiv.org/abs/1410.2895 https://arxiv.org/abs/1410.2895
- crpatino 9y agoYou are missing the DoItYourself part. I am aware consumer electronics have lots of interesting sensors. The issue is, can a reasonably intelligent person with hand tools and standard parts from the hardware store build one?
- jfoutz 9y agoCloud detectors are pretty easy to come by, right? There's a small cyclotron community, it takes a few years, but people have built them. 30's era tech is DIY able.
- maverick_iceman 9y agoNot exactly what you had in mind, but you can gift a Geiger counter.