Maker Faire New York 2011 Topic(s): Science

Electronic Cloud Chamber - See Radioactivity

Cloud chambers let you see paths left by radioactive particles as they pass through alcohol vapor.

Most designs require dry ice - but this one uses electric "Peltier" coolers.

You can build your own for under $100!

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About the Maker(s)

Rich Olson

Nothing Labs

Rich Olson builds cloud chambers to view radioactivity, combat robots, and other stuff. He built an Arduino-controlled laser show using audio speakers as galvos. nothinglabs.com.

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