Geiger counter

Geiger counter

Geiger counter, type of ionization chamber (q.v.) especially effective for counting individual particles of radiation.

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Article Title: Geiger counter
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 14 June 2024
URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/technology/Geiger-counter
Access Date: November 28, 2024