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Geiger counter

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A particle detector in which an ionizing event triggers a gas discharge and a counted electrical pulse.

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  • 1962 rocket discovery of cosmic X-ray sources
  • Blackett-Occhialini triggered cloud-chamber experiment
  • Bothe-Geiger coincidence experiment

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A Geiger counter, also known as a Geiger-Müller counter, is an instrument used for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation. It is widely used in various fields, including environmental monitoring, nuclear industry, medical applications, and safety assessments. The device consists of a Geiger-Müller tube filled with a low-pressure gas.
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Geiger counter by Ciro Santilli  40 Updated 2025-07-16
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