Lab 8: Equipment

 NaI Scintillation Detector in Cradle, Front ViewNaI detector, front view
Fragile, handle with care! Point this end at a radioactive source.

NaI Scintillation Detector in Cradle, Back ViewNaI detector, back view
Note that the various electrical connections are labeled.

Spectech UCS-30, Front ViewSpectech UCS-30, Front View
This box performs several different functions. It’s a power supply, an amplifier, and a multi-channel analyzer.

Spectech UCS-30, Back ViewSpectech UCS-30, Back View
Note that the various electrical connections are labeled.

Co-60 in Holder
Co-60 in Holder
Adjust the holder to support our radioactive source in front of the detector.

USB Cable
USB Cable
This cable connects the UCS-30 to a desktop computer, allowing us to control the UCS-30 and get data from its multi-channel analyzer.

BNC CableBNC Cable
The BNC cable carries the detector output to the UCS-30 input.

High Voltage CableHigh Voltage Cable
This cable supplies high voltage from the UCS-30 to the high voltage input on the detector. If unlabeled, it can be distinguished from a regular BNC cable by the shape of the connectors.

Multi-Pin Pre-Amp CableMulti-Pin Pre-Amp Cable
This cable provides power to the detector pre-amp from the UCS-30.

Background Data Collection and Analysis Summary Questions

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