Project: Detect Gamma Rays with Cesium & Geiger Counter

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The project aims to demonstrate gamma ray detection using cesium as a source and a Geiger counter. Suggestions include placing the Geiger counter near the cesium to take initial readings and then testing various materials to measure their gamma ray absorption capabilities. The goal is to create a chart detailing how different materials and their thicknesses affect gamma ray detection. The discussion emphasizes the challenge of innovating within the constraints of gamma ray experiments. Overall, the project seeks to enhance understanding of gamma ray interactions with different substances.
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Hi, I need to make a project to demonstrate Gamma rays. I have cesium as a source to use and a geiger counter to detect gamma rays.

Ideas are welcome!
 
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Put the Geiger counter by the cesium and take readings.

Then put other things between and build up a chart of which materials in what thicknesses absorb how many gamma rays.
 
thanks! my teacher already pretty well told me that and he has some materials too. I'm just trying to come up with something different but with something like Gamma rays its going to be pretty tough
 
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