Interactions With Matter
Alpha and Beta Particles
–Energy
Loss Method
a) collision
b) radiative (coulomb interactions)
Emax
Beta
Range (g/cm2) ~ ----------
2
Rule of Thumb: Beta Range in Air ~ 12 ft / MeV
Alpha and Beta Particles
a) collision
b) radiative (coulomb interactions)
Emax
Beta
Range (g/cm2) ~ ----------
2
Rule of Thumb: Beta Range in Air ~ 12 ft / MeV