RITVERC Takes Part in A Glimpse of Nuclear Physics Educational Program

08/05/2024

The RITVERC team continues to participate in targeted educational projects. Recently we conducted an educational program A Glimpse of Nuclear Physics for pupils of 8–10 grades at secondary school No. 619, as well as at Saint Petersburg Gazprom School. As part of this program, our specialists conducted lectures and master classes on a practical study of the phenomenon of radiation. All participants demonstrated a high level of knowledge of school physics and showed a keen interest in the class topic; students asked many topical questions and actively participated in the practical part of the event.

Our experts provided a lecture on the history of the phenomenon of radioactivity discovery and explained how ionizing radiation is used in various fields. Also, students learned how to visualize alpha particle emission using a Wilson cloud chamber and the basic properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation using our Radialab demonstration kit.