A DVD of Radioactive Decay Experiments: Neutron activation and decay for High Schools and...

A DVD of Radioactive Decay Experiments: Neutron activation and decay for High Schools and Introductory

Physics Courses

Steven C. SahyunUniversity of Wisconsin - Whitewater

WAPT October 27, 2006

Introduction:

What is it? A set of laboratory experiments for students who would otherwise not have access to this type of information.

Why? UWW no longer has a neutron source. This DVD can act as a replacement laboratory, a demonstration, or a class activity.

Why DVD? It can be used with a standard DVD player or a DVD equipped computer. Not all computers have net access. A Web version is in development however.

A DVD of Radioactive Decay Experiments

DVD Overview

DVD Overview

DVD Overview

DVD Overview

Example: Data - Student Excel file:

Example: Data - Student Excel File (simple)

Example Data Page - Instructor Excel File

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R = Ri e−at t1/ 2 =

ln2

a, where − a =

Δln(R)

Δt

ConclusionThis DVD can act as a useful resource for student activities and laboratories relating to neutron activation of materials and for investigating the radioactive half-life of those materials.

The DVD contains both data files for students and instructional materials.

If you are interested in using or reviewing this DVD please sign the contact sheet or contact me:

Steven Sahyun e-mail: sahyuns@uww.eduPhysics Dept. UW-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI 53190