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Can your GM tubes detect radon?
(Message 524)
Posted 4552 days ago by massless particle Hi, your project is very interesting and original, nice to see something like this after so many other projects have already been launched within Boinc. Let me ask two questions (I haven't found answers here): 1. You claim your G-M detector (CTC-5) is able to detect gamma radiation only. However, G-M tubes are usually able to detect alpha, beta and gamma radiation. Why this difference please? 2. Since radon decays primarily through emitting an alpha particle, does this mean that your detector is not able to measure radon levels? Radon is the primary source of radiation in buildings, it would be very useful if your detector could detect it. Thanks for you answers, I keep my fingers crossed. |