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A Geiger counter, also called a Geiger-Müller counter, is a type of particle detector that measures ionizing radiation. They are notable for being used to detect if objects emit nuclear radiation.

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What instrument is used to detect radioactive matter?

Dosimeters detect and measure the cumulative ionizing radiation they see over time. Geiger counters detect the real-time flux of ionizing radiation at a specific location, and scintillators detect individual, real-time ionizing events and usually are constructed in a way to quantify variations in the ionizing energy. Usually, dosimeters are placed on or near an at-risk individual for a length of time to measure their total exposure, while Geiger counters are used by rad-techs to determine how safe an experiment is or if a dangerous event is occurring. Scintillators are used almost exclusively by experimentalists to collect and sort data at high resolution.


Can DNA polymerase be used to determine the general location of radioactively labeled DNA?

Geiger Counter


What do they use to measure nuclear radiation?

Nuclear radiation is measured using instruments like Geiger counters or scintillation detectors that detect the presence and intensity of ionizing radiation. These devices can detect various types of radiation, including alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. Measurements are typically reported in units such as sieverts or rem, which quantify the biological effects of radiation exposure.


What are the applications of Geiger Muller scintillation counter to cytological studies?

geiger muller scintilation counter it is application in cytological studies


Which tool is used to determine the amount of radioactive DNA in a solution?

Geiger Counter

Related Questions

What is a famous quote for Hans Geiger?

Hans Geiger was a German physicist. He created the meter used to detect the amount of radiation in an object or location. He is not well known for a quote, Geiger let his work speak for itself.


Device that produces clicking sounds or flashing light by amplifying an electric current formed when radiation is present?

A Geiger meter satisfies those requirements.


Which device would be most useful for measuring radiation in a nuclear laboratory?

A dose meter or perhaps a Geiger counter.


Who invented geiger counter?

Geiger counter was invented by the Hans Geiger in 1908.


Who is Teddy Geiger's brother?

Jared Geiger


Geiger-What does geiger do and who is it named after?

I measures radiation


What is the birth name of Teddy Geiger?

Teddy Geiger's birth name is John Theodore Geiger II.


What did Hans geiger invent in 1913?

the geiger counter


What does Hans geiger contribute?

created the geiger counter


How tall is Jon Geiger?

Jon Geiger is 6'.


Why am getting 100 on a Geiger counter naturally?

You did not say 100 WHAT. 3 possible causes- meter is out of adjustment, meter is broken, or you are next to a fairly hot source that would have killed you by now if that was 100 rems/hour. I would start with 1 or 2.


What instrument is used to detect radioactive matter?

Dosimeters detect and measure the cumulative ionizing radiation they see over time. Geiger counters detect the real-time flux of ionizing radiation at a specific location, and scintillators detect individual, real-time ionizing events and usually are constructed in a way to quantify variations in the ionizing energy. Usually, dosimeters are placed on or near an at-risk individual for a length of time to measure their total exposure, while Geiger counters are used by rad-techs to determine how safe an experiment is or if a dangerous event is occurring. Scintillators are used almost exclusively by experimentalists to collect and sort data at high resolution.