Izvleček
V članku je predstavljen enostaven in varen način izdelave detektorja ionizirajočega sevanja, ki je primarno namenjen izobraževalnim dejavnostim. Članek opisuje sestavne dele, postopek sestave ter prilagoditev naprave za zaznavanje ionizirajočega sevanja. Poleg tega vključuje demonstrativni primer uporabe detektorja za prikaz prisotnosti sevanja v okolju z uporabo vsakdanjih predmetov ter pripadajočo razlago. Namen prispevka je ustvariti praktično orodje za razumevanje ionizirajočega sevanja, ki ga lahko izdela vsak, in spodbuditi raziskovalno razmišljanje preko eksperimentov.
Abstract
Build and Test it Yourself: Ionising Radiation Detector
The article presents a simple and safe method for constructing a radiation detector designed primarily for educational activities. It describes the components, assembly process, and adjustments needed to optimize the device for detecting ionizing radiation. Additionally, it includes a demonstrative example of using the detector to show the presence of radiation in the environment with everyday objects, along with an accompanying explanation. The aim of the article is to create a practical tool for understanding ionizing radiation that anyone can build and to encourage scientific thinking through experiments.