Properties (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
particle detector
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| gptkbp:application |
nuclear physics
high-energy physics cosmic ray detection |
| gptkbp:component |
light source
temperature control system glass container saturated vapor |
| gptkbp:features |
cloud formation
track analysis real-time observation visualization of particle interactions |
| gptkbp:hasDepartment |
sensitive to temperature changes
limited to low-energy particles requires low pressure |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
first device to visualize particle tracks
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Wilson cloud chamber
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
cloud chamber principles
|
| gptkbp:inventor |
gptkb:C._T._R._Wilson
|
| gptkbp:notableOperations |
discovery of positron
observation of beta decay observation of muons study of alpha particles tracking of cosmic rays |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
supersaturation
|
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
temperature drop
ionization of gas condensation of vapor pressure reduction |
| gptkbp:produces |
cloud tracks
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
particle physics
ionization radiation detection cloud physics |
| gptkbp:researchContribution |
study of cosmic rays
discovery of new particles advancements in nuclear physics understanding of radiation |
| gptkbp:successor |
bubble chamber
drift chamber |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
visualizing charged particles
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
scientific research
educational demonstrations particle astrophysics radiation safety training |
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1911
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