This paper is published in Volume-8, Issue-4, 2022
Area
Particle Physics
Author
Sadie Allspaw
Org/Univ
Cambridge Centre for International Research, Cambridge CB4 0PZ, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Pub. Date
12 September, 2022
Paper ID
V8I4-1268
Publisher
Keywords
Physics, Particle Detector, Cloud chamber, Cosmic Radiation

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Sadie Allspaw. High school particle detector using Peltier cooling modules, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Sadie Allspaw (2022). High school particle detector using Peltier cooling modules. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 8(4) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Sadie Allspaw. "High school particle detector using Peltier cooling modules." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 8.4 (2022). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

This project aims to design a cloud chamber for use in a high school in order to educate and get students interested in particle physics. The cloud chamber shows the tracks of particles in real-time, which is excellent for engaging students. They will be able to identify different types of particles based on the appearance of their tracks, and will therefore gain a more intuitive understanding of particle physics. The inclusion of two compartments separated by a lead divider allows students to infer the direction of particle motion by observing its loss of energy. This cloud chamber also includes an interactive element, which comes from the introduction of a school-safe sample of radioactive metal and the manipulation of magnetic fields using an electromagnet. The cart is on wheels and is easily portable. It requires almost no time from the instructor outside of class, except for replacing the supply of isopropyl alcohol, which is inexpensive and easy to access.