How to Calibrate A Geiger Counter

So far, the Geiger counter is the best radiation monitor option for personal use. It’s compact, relatively affordable, and widely available device on the market. Not only does it measure the radiation particles around us but also monitors the dose rate (dosimeter). You can also make your own Gieger counter because the tube is also … Read more

Best Radiation Dosimeter for Personal Use

Dosimeters measure radiation exposure and warn the person if the dosage exceeds safe levels. These devices are worn by radiation emergency and traditional radiation workers to ensure their safety at the job site. Prolonged exposure to gamma rays, beta, alpha, and X-rays causes ionization radiation. With its energy, the radiation removes electrons from otherwise stable … Read more

Geiger Counter Vs. Dosimeter

Dosimeter and Geiger counter are measuring instruments that measure the amount of radiation in an area. Like the speedometer of your car, they show radiation contamination per hour. A typical reading from a Dosimeter can be 50R/h. That means if you stay in that area for an hour, your body will be exposed to 50 … Read more

Best Geiger Counter Reviews

Geiger counter measures the amount of radioactivity by counting the particles that hit the detector (Geiger Muller tube). This gas-filled type instrument, in turn, generates pulses that represent the number of particles hitting the gas atoms inside the tube. Nuclear fallout, visiting a nuclear disaster site, collecting antiques, living near a nuclear power plant, mineral … Read more