ATOMIC & NUCLEAR PHYSICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site ionization chamber Principle of the ionization chamber Credit: European Nuclear Society A device that detects ionizing radiation by measuring the electric current generated when radiation, such as alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, or X-rays, ionizes the gas in the chamber and therefore makes it electrically conductive. It contains two electrodes with a variable potential difference between them. Related category    • ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP