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Geiger Muller Counter

Major Project Presentation

Mayank Singh
Harsh Kumar
Rohit Chaudhary

Department of Computer Science Information Technology

KIET Group of Institutions
Ghaziabad

December 11, 2023

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1 Introduction
2 Construction
3 Motivation
4 Objectives
5 Research paper1
6 Research paper2
7 Summary of Existing Approaches
8 Road Map
9 Proposed Methodology
10 Final Assembly
11 Technology Used
12 Industrial Applications
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Introduction

Geiger counter is an instrument used for detecting and

measuring ionizing radiation. Also known as a Geiger Muller
counter (or Geiger Muller counter), it is widely used in
applications such as radiation dosimetry, radiological
protection, experimental physics, and the nuclear industry.
Geiger counters are used to detect radioactive emissions, most
commonly beta particles and gamma rays.

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Construction

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Motivation

When radioactive isotopes are used in medical research work

particularly in human subjects it is very important that the
amount of radioactive material given is as small as possible, in
order that there should be minimum harmful radiations. Hence
a very sensitive instrument is necessary to measure the
radioactivity of materials.

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Objectives

• To check Radioactive contamination of food.

• To check Environmental levels of radio activity near a nuclear
power plant.
• To check Possible leakage or exposure to x-rays can be
checked on a medical facility.
• To detect radioactive rocks during metallurgical processes.
• For Fire responders for making an initial determination of
radiation risk.

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Research Paper1

Authors: Aung Myat Maw , Dr. Thaw Tun Ko , Dr. Khin Khin Lay
Publication:International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
ISSN: 2319-7064 Index Copernicus Value (2016): 79.57 | Impact
Factor (2017): 7.296
Abstract: Geiger Muller counter for detection of ionizing radiation
was constructed mainly with GM tube and counting system to
count tube output radiation signals. The counting system which is
one of the important parts of the Geiger Muller counter and it was
built with Arduino Uno microcontroller board. Arduino Uno board
was used for input pulse signal detection and pulse counting
processes by programming with Arduino C language. The
information of radiation dose (microSv), count per minute (CPM),
gained from pulse detecting and counting system was displayed on
LCD.

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Research Paper2

Author:Ian Rittersdorf Publication:Nuclear Engineering

Radiological Sciences March 13, 2007
Abstract: In this lab we used the Geiger counter to take counts of
different radiation sources. From these counts, we observed the
pulse height against the ionization type and energy, pulse height
and counting curve against high voltage, beta attenuation
coefficients by measuring counts through plates of aluminium, and
Geiger counter dead times by measuring them from the oscilloscope
as well as calculating them using the two-source method. In
experiment one, we saw that using different sources of radiation, we
saw no real difference in the pulse heights from the Geiger counter.
Due to equipment error, we were unable to draw any substantial
conclusions about how the counting curve and pulse height relates
to the high voltage level from the experimental data.

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Summary of Existing Approaches

The tube is filled with Argon gas, and around voltage of +400
Volts is applied to the thin wire in the middle. When a particle
arrives into the tube, it takes an electron from Argon atom.
The electron is attracted to the central wire and as it rushes
towards the wire, the electron will knock other electrons from
Argon atoms, causing an "avalanche". Thus one single
incoming particle will cause many electrons to arrive at the
wire, creating a pulse which can be amplified and counted.
This gives us a very sensitive detector.

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Road Map

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Proposed Methodology

• Step1: Tools and Parts Small breadboard 16x2 LCD Arduino

board either a UNO or Nano 220 ohms resistor Pot 10 kilo
ohm adjustable resistor. DIY Geiger Counter Kit Jumper Wires
Battery connector or harness.
Fine Nose Pliers Small Standard Screwdriver
• Step 2: Assembling and testing the Geiger Muller counter
• Step 3: Code Coding is done on Arduino IDE using inbuilt
function which take the input readings from Arduino
Microcontroller and final output is displayed on an LCD panel.

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Final Assembly

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Technology used

• Arduino IDE
• C++ Programming Language
• GM-Tube Sensor
• Digital Electronics

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Industrial Applications

Geiger counters have many applications in radioactivity detection.

Here are few of the examples:
• For Hazard Management personnel in checking for radiation
danger in an emergency situation.
• Radiation detection in the scrap metal processing business.
• To check the levels of iodine 131 in cancer patients undergoing
radiation therapy.
• To check materials in anthropology or archaeology field.
• To check for irradiated gemstones in the jewellery trade.

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Thank You

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