RECENTLY the recording of coincidences between Geiger counters has become of considerable interest, and several experimental arrangements have been described for this purpose. 1 A common property ...

A Geiger counter, also known as the Geiger-Muller tube, is an inexpensive and useful instrument used to quickly detect and measure radiation. There are two types of radiation, non-ionizing and ...

From the servo-actuated counter to the Nixie tubes and LED faux-decatrons, this project is an absolute love letter to antiquated methods of displaying information.

How Do Geiger Counters Work? To measure radiation levels, a Geiger counter works by having a sealed tube filled with gas that the radiation enters.

For some kinds of radiation, Dr. Collins says, his scintillation counter is at least ten times as sensitive as a conventional Geiger counter. It can also distinguish between different types of ...