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Yes, I will try to build a cloud chamber myself, it is not particularly difficult. Low-grade needle sources should also be obtainable.
by atemerev 7y ago
Yes, I will try to build a cloud chamber myself, it is not particularly difficult. Low-grade needle sources should also be obtainable.
- consp 7y agoSmoke detectors for one are the easiest and most affordable source of a of any alpha radiation (Am-241). Though most new ones are based on other methods.
- atemerev 7y agoWe don’t have them in Switzerland, unfortunately.
- reaperducer 7y agoThere are no smoke detectors in Switzerland? Or do you guys use some other substance in yours?
- atemerev 7y agoA bit of both. They are much less of them due do different fire safety codes, and where we have them, they use different principles (optical, etc.)
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