A Student Experiment to Demonstrate the Energy Loss and Straggling of Electrons in Matter.

de Bruin, M.; Huijgen, F. W. J.

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ERIC Number: EJ407641

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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A Student Experiment to Demonstrate the Energy Loss and Straggling of Electrons in Matter.

de Bruin, M.; Huijgen, F. W. J.

Journal of Chemical Education, v67 n1 p86-88 Jan 1990

Described is an introductory experiment that allows students to directly observe and measure the linear energy transfer in matter. Illustrated are the experimental setup including the radioactive source, electronic equipment, and the detector; measurement and calculations; and the results. (CW)

Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, College Science, Energy Education, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Nuclear Energy, Radiation, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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