#geiger counter

[guineapigposting]

Idk what geiger counter is but it making weird sounds at me

[energysoda]

why are geiger counters so cute. they are like little animals to me. making cute little noises when they detect radiation.

[reddpenn]

I got to play with some uranium ore today!

Video transcript:

Okay, so here's something cool! This is a piece of uranium ore. This is not a piece from my collection, this is actually a piece from a collection that I'm getting to view here. Very neat! So yeah, that's uranium right there.

You might hear some clicks, and that is my geiger counter, so we're going to test how radioactive this uranium is. So this is just the base atmospheric radiation that's in this room. And let's see what happens when we get it next to that uranium.

Aw, there it goes!

Yeah, I'd say that's radioactive.

And for anyone concerned, this is still completely within reasonable dosage limits. Obviously you don't want to, like, eat this, or have it next to your skin for extended periods of time, but it is perfectly safe for me to, you know, pick up and handle.

It's giving off... what is it giving off? Let's let it tick up here and see what it gets to. About five microsieverts? It can probably go a little higher, we've clocked it a little higher before.

Eh, about five and a half microsieverts.

So again, completely safe for me to handle. But measurably very radioactive! So that's a very cool piece that I got to view today. I think it would be fun to have some of this in my collection at some point. Maybe I'll see if I can get the owner to sell it to me! Here's hoping.

Anyway, I just thought that was cool and wanted to share!

[talos-stims]

making music with uranium glass, a geiger counter, and a modular synth | source

[theautismzone]

☢️ oh no ☢️

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[troublemakergalaxy]

i made a stupid stamp and matching blinkies. free to use (w/ or w/out credit idc just dont claim it as yours lol

[wildweedsflower]

got my limited edition of geiger counter today n took some photos ^^

[farcillesweep2024]

Ryoko Kui wrote the most radioactive Yuri on the planet. Geiger counter would sound like white noise

[atropos-moth]

[rna-world]

gougar cougar and his best friend radium who he loves so very much and

[mouseclan-clangen]

@ok-hiworld i got emotional

[huntthemouse]

Nuclear Mickey

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I am making 365 new versions of Mickey Mouse for the public domain and releasing them under public domain all year long.

You can join the initiative to #hunt the mouse or suggest a theme yourself via my ask box.

[lifenconcepts]

[happynuke]

I now own the same element that my geiger counter was calibrated with.

Cs-137, maximum 25k CPM from direct contact.

[redthezoroark]

This is fine right?

[morasleep]

Research on atomic nuclei and radioactivity -

The atomic nucleus serves as the very core of each atom, comprising positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons. The atomic number, which is determined by the number of protons, ultimately defines the element in question. It is when the nucleus becomes unstable that we witness the phenomenon of radioactive decay. Through this process, unstable nuclei emit ionising radiation—manifesting as alpha, beta, or gamma particles—each possessing unique characteristics in terms of their ionising capabilities and penetrating power.

Radioactive decay leads to a transformation in the nucleus, resulting in the conversion of one element into another, a process known as nuclear transmutation. The rate of this decay is governed by a probabilistic rule, encapsulated in the concept of the half-life, which quantifies the time required for half of a given sample of radioactive material to undergo decay. Such a process is inherently statistical, with each individual nucleus exhibiting random behaviour, though large quantities of atoms permit predictions regarding the overall decay rate.

Detection of this radiation is accomplished through various means: for instance, the use of cloud chambers, which render visible the paths of charged particles; photographic plates, which darken upon exposure to radiation; or ionisation chambers, which detect the ionisation of air molecules caused by incoming radiation. The extent of radiation protection required varies based on the type of radiation: alpha particles, for example, can be stopped by a mere sheet of paper, while beta particles necessitate materials such as aluminium for shielding. Gamma rays, with their high penetration power, require more substantial shielding, often involving dense materials such as lead or thick concrete.

Radioactivity, though a natural phenomenon, also holds immense practical utility across various domains. In medicine, it aids in diagnostic imaging and targeted treatments, while in archaeology, it provides techniques such as carbon dating to determine the age of ancient artefacts. Furthermore, it is harnessed in the generation of energy through controlled nuclear fission. However, the inherent dangers posed by ionising radiation demand a rigorous understanding of radiological protection and safety, ensuring that human exposure is minimised.