Ionization Chamber (Noun)
Meaning
A measuring instrument that measures the amount of ionizing radiation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ionization chamber is widely used to measure the exposure to ionizing radiation in various fields such as medicine, research, and industrial applications.
- An ionization chamber consists of an electrodes pair within a gas-filled compartment that measures the current produced by ionizing radiation.
- The ionization chamber is connected to a display unit that shows the real-time readings of the ionizing radiation levels.
- In a nuclear power plant, an ionization chamber serves as one of the primary measuring instruments for monitoring radiation exposure to workers.
- The accuracy of an ionization chamber is heavily dependent on the type and pressure of the gas used within the compartment, as well as the chamber's overall design.