Improving the Wilson Cloud Chamber Using Peltier Chips

Autor/inn/en	Duc, le Anh; Duy, Nguyen Minh; B., Nguyen Quoc; Chat, Tran Ngoc; Hung, Nguyen Ngoc
Titel	Improving the Wilson Cloud Chamber Using Peltier Chips
Quelle	In: Physics Teacher, 60 (2022) 1, S.62-65 (4 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0031-921X
Schlagwörter	Physics; Science Equipment; Science Instruction; Scientific Concepts + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Physik; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht
Abstract	The Wilson cloud chamber is an apparatus used for detecting and observing the trails of alpha/beta rays or even cosmic rays in saturated gas conditions. The principle of this device is based upon the powerful ionization of the aforementioned rays within the medium. This article will provide instruction for creating a classic version of the cloud chamber using a glass food container and dry ice. Some common malfunctions and disadvantages of the classic version will be discussed. Moreover, this article will introduce an improvement of the cloud chamber using the Peltier chip as an alternative for dry ice, and also compare the pros and cons of these two methods. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01