BETA RAY SPECTROMETER

Duration: 7 min

Year Published: 1963

Creator: Atomic Energy Commission

Color: Color

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Uses animation and live action shots to explain the operating principles of the coincidence beta ray spectrometer, a device which is used to measure the intensity and direction of beta particle emissions. Demonstrates the assembly of the components of the device and the masking for beam direction and size. Shows and explains the function of detectors.