Ionization Chamber

Ionization chambers are one of the most common types of dosimetric instruments for measuring and monitoring ionizing radiation. They are used in various fields such as medicine, industry, science and technology.

The ionization chamber operates on the basis of the ionization process, which occurs when ionizing radiation interacts with matter. Ionizing radiation causes the formation of free charges in a substance, which leads to the formation of an electric field. This field is measured using electrodes located inside the chamber.

Thus, ionization chambers can measure dose rate or dose of ionizing radiation. They are widely used to measure radioactivity, monitor radioactive contamination in the environment, and measure radiation dose to patients in medical settings.

One of the main advantages of ionization chambers is their high accuracy and sensitivity. They can measure radiation doses with an accuracy of a few percent, making them indispensable tools in various fields.

However, ionization chambers also have their disadvantages. They require careful calibration and adjustment before use and may be affected by external factors such as magnetic fields or electric fields.

Overall, ionization chambers remain one of the most reliable and accurate tools for measuring and monitoring radiation. Their widespread use in various industries makes them an important element of public safety and protection.

An ionization meter (ionization chamber) is a device designed to measure the parameters of ionizing radiation: elementary particles and their fragments, including the nuclei of hydrogen and tritium atoms. An isotope radiation source is placed inside the chamber, and then the instrument measures the flow of radioactive particles that enter the detector. In this way, the ionization meter functions as an internal detector in the overall radiation measurement process—from the outside of the device.