Schamatics for rutherfords experiment

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the desire to create a working replica of Rutherford's experiment, including inquiries about necessary materials and schematics. Participants explore the feasibility of mimicking the experiment and experimenting with different types of foil.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to create a working replica of Rutherford's experiment but is unsure about the materials needed and requests a schematic.
  • Another participant questions the feasibility and cost of making a working replica, suggesting that it may be difficult and expensive.
  • A suggestion is made to use interactive simulations of the Rutherford Experiment as an alternative to a physical replica.
  • A participant clarifies their intent to mimic the experiment rather than create a replica, mentioning an interest in testing various types of foil (lead, tin, steel) to observe their interactions with particles.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the feasibility of creating a working replica, with differing views on the practicality and cost involved. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of materials and methods for the experiment.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of specific details on materials and methods for conducting the experiment, as well as the dependence on the definitions of "replica" and "mimicking." There are unresolved questions about the effectiveness of different foils in the experiment.

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i am really wanting to make a working replica of Rutherford's experiment. but i don't know what kind of material i will need. i also need a schamatic for one


this is my timey whimey detector it goes ding when there's stuff
 
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Could you be more specific?
 
timeywhimey said:
i am really wanting to make a working replica of Rutherford's experiment. but i don't know what kind of material i will need. i also need a schamatic for one this is my timey whimey detector it goes ding when there's stuff

timewhimey,

I suggest that you consider the difficulty and the expense of making a "working replica" of Rutherford's Experiment. It would be very difficult and very expensive. Here are two sites that describe the the Rutherford Experiment:

http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/meis/Rutherford.htm
http://library.thinkquest.org/19662/low/eng/exp-rutherford.html

Here is an opportunity for one to control an interactive simulation of the Rutherford Experiment provided by the University of Colorado at Boulder:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/rutherford-scattering

Cheers,
Bobbywhy
edit: it's spelled "schematic"
 
i don't know why i said replica what i ment to say is i want to atempt at mimicing experiment myself as well as try other kinds of foil (led, tin, steel) to see which ones goe straight through (or reflect) more than others
 
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