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Scintillation Counter

A scintillation counter is a scientific instrument used to measure and detect ionizing radiation, such as alpha and beta particles. It is composed of a scintillator crystal that emits flashes of light when radiation interacts with it, a photomultiplier tube to convert the light into electrical signals, and a electronic system to process and display the data.

Sample sentences:

• The scintillation counter detected high levels of radiation in the laboratory.
• Scientists use scintillation counters to study the decay of radioactive isotopes.
• She carefully calibrated the scintillation counter to optimize its performance.

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