Geiger Muller Counter

The Geiger Muller Sensor is used in experiments such as demonstrating the random nature of radioactive radiation, measuring Activity vs. Distance of a radioactive source and investigating the effect of different absorbers on radiation.
* Sensor design may change

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Specifications

Range: 0-∞ Count, Cpm, Cps

Resolution (12-bit): 1 count

Sensitivity: Alpha, beta, gamma

Window Thickness: 1.5 to 2.0 mg/cm₂

Window Material: Mica

Gas Filling: Neon, Argon and Halogen

Dead Time, at Recommended Supply Voltage: 90 μs

Learn how to calibrate the sensor:

Data sheet