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Publication Date: 2011-Jul
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Gamma-Ray Attenuation Measurements as a Laboratory Experiment: Some Remarks
Adamides, E.; Koutroubas, S. K.; Moshonas, N.; Yiasemides, K.
Physics Education, v46 n4 p398-402 Jul 2011
In this article we make some significant remarks on the experimental study of the absorption of gamma radiation passing through matter. These remarks have to do with the seemingly unexpected trend of the measured intensity of radiation versus the thickness of the absorber, which puzzles students and its explanation eludes many laboratory assistants. (Contains 2 tables and 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Radiation, Laboratory Experiments, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Scientific Principles, Science Laboratories, College Science
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Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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