The main topics discussed today were chemistry of isotopes and using different kinds of radioactive detectors. I was especially interested in the connection between two different forms of water, D2O and regular H2O and the differences in the rates of reactions due to the change in mass. I never really thought about how the mass relates to rate of reaction.
Questions: Please give us a better understanding of the strong force and weak forces in an atom.
What are we actually seeing when we see the "clouds" in the cloud chamber experiment?
The additional information needed are in my questions.
I enjoyed the lecture and discussions this morning learning about atomic nuclei and how the isotopes affect the reactions; as well as, half-life and how the particles are detected. Seeing the "signature" of the radioactive samples in the lab was interesting. Provided a little CSI perspective.
The cloud chamber was a lot of fun. Glad we looked with the bright light source, it really made a positive difference.
Making the cabinet for the SDPAN-1 collector. "Those of you that left before 5:08 were not on the naming committee, sorry.
But we can change the name if anyone has objections.
Time for food. Signing off. Kim B
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You might find this of interest. Thanks for posting.
Dr. E
http://scidiv.bcc.ctc.edu/Physics/Cloudchmbr.htm
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