You're Swimming in Radiation... And you don't even know it!

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  • Today we experiment with different sources of radioactivity in a DIY cloud chamber. We start with the basics and principles of cloud chambers then move on to some exciting tests.
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  • @NemoConsequentae
    @NemoConsequentae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I used to fix old 747 inertial navigation systems. One model had upgraded the magnetic core memory to RAM. It used to come in occasionally with a single bit error in the program. The official explanation was the bit in RAM had been hit by a cosmic ray at altitude & was flipped. The fix was to reload, test & send it out again. It never happened on the ground. That 10km of atmosphere stops _that many_ of the particles. Hardening computers for spaceflight is _important._

    • @timothyandrewnielsen
      @timothyandrewnielsen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just enclose each CPU with my willpower.

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Which is why the next generation or two started to use error detection and correction, so that the extra bits of memory gave enough information to correct single bit errors, and also not be fooled by bit errors in the checking memory. Yes not quite double the memory needed, but importantly gave a fix of single bit errors, and also more importantly would reliably detect that 2 or more bits had flipped, so that the system could either reset itself, and alternate system take over till first system had self tested and gotten reloaded, or at least warn that the results might be incorrect.
      Space bases systems worked on having 3 of each bit, and seeing that 2 at least were the same. For the really critical systems they had 5, and would vote, stopping the dissenting one, and carrying on with the task. Works for the first 2 errors with no loss of performance, but after 3 you are getting critical, but hopefully by then the slow human side can intervene. That is what enabled the shuttle to fly to orbit, using 5 computer modules to check each other, with the sixth being unimportant and providing communications to ground. If no 6 stopped no big problem, you just lost data link but still had a lot of raw data and voice going back. fix in orbit and carry on, splitting the cxomputers up and loading them for orbit use.

    • @NemoConsequentae
      @NemoConsequentae 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanBZA Yes. this was an old system based originally on the Command Module guidance system built by AC Delco. It had the 6k of magnetic core memory. They saved a bit of weight (and probably money) when it switched to solid state. But that era of hardware lacked the compute power for error correction. The latter units used in the 767s we had had 'strapped down' accelerometers & ring laser gyros, & just calculated out the effects of gravity and instrument bias.

    • @smile768
      @smile768 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for posting. I enjoyed that, I kind of thought that magnetic core memory was just used for Apollo.

    • @NemoConsequentae
      @NemoConsequentae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@smile768 MCM was used for other things prior to that, but then it was reliable for the lunar mission. Then afterwards they looked at what they built for it & thought, "Well, we spent all this time & money developing this, what else can we use it for?", and with some redesign & clever stabilisation to account for earth rotation, spherical navigation, travel rate etc. they turned it into an aircraft navigation system. The spec for it was 3+3T. This was 3 nautical miles, plus 3 for every hour of flight, and 2T 95% of the time. So after an 8 hour flight it should have you within 16 nautical miles of you destination. Use 3 for comparison and update from other navigation sources, (DME etc. This is long before GPS was available for civilian use), and it could navigate you from /to anywhere in the world via waypoints as required. And all with only 6k of memory for the program, coordinates, & scratchpad.

  • @brentbotard7440
    @brentbotard7440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    Made the suggestion a long time ago when y'all asked for video suggestions. Most videos on cloud chambers are very vague on how to make them and I knew y'all could perfect it and be very detailed on the build process. So glad y'all finally got to making one!

    • @notsonominal
      @notsonominal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I recall seeing this a while ago, th-cam.com/video/-Cu3wW8rNAs/w-d-xo.html (The Thought Emporium) takes the peltier approach and you might find it interesting.

    • @andynichols3464
      @andynichols3464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello fellow Texan.

    • @KarimMcCall
      @KarimMcCall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I made the same suggestion long ago as a reply on the refrigerator project. Good to hear them talk about consumable cooling being a more viable option than I thought. Cheers.

    • @dennissorensen8765
      @dennissorensen8765 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The project also showcases how cloud formation starts. Water vapor only starts condensing on high speed particles, so the level of background radiation has a lot to do with the amount of clouds forming.
      Quite an interesting subject.
      The position of Earth relative to the arms of the Milky Way then should also influence the level of radiation and therefore there should be distinct differences within the what ... 250.000 year cycle of Earth moving between an arm and the less concentrated parts of the galaxy.

    • @user-kr6yj4rh1l
      @user-kr6yj4rh1l ปีที่แล้ว +1

      77

  • @DustyLambert
    @DustyLambert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Incredible. I teach hazardous materials to first responders, and this video will absolutely be part of the radiation chapter from now on!

  • @K31TH3R
    @K31TH3R 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I didn't become extremely interested in radiation until my early 20's, and as a visual learner, radiation was a very mysterious thing to me, as the field is mostly comprised of looking only at math. However, the first time I saw a cloud chamber was a Eureka moment for me, and the experience spurred a decade of learning and studying all forms of radiation. I honestly think a cloud chamber should be in every middle school and high school science class, and I'd highly encourage if any science teachers/professors are watching this and do not have a cloud chamber, build this, and put it in your classroom, because you WILL inspire minds.

  • @RichardGreco
    @RichardGreco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    As a physicist I've been around many physics demonstrations. I think your cloud chamber is one of the best I have seen. I detect radiation almost daily for work but at this point, it is just a number on a screen, a curve to be calibrated, and spectra that needs to be reduced. These demonstrations are not just exciting for kids, but remind me at least, why I got into science in the first place. I can stare at the chamber for hours trying to see a pattern. Then maybe I'd ruin it by creating a model in GEANT4 that boils it all down to a pretty graphic with billions of multi-colored simulated tracks by throwing billions and billions of pretend particles.
    I think a good video would be to provide a tour of your workspaces and discuss some of your background (you and your boys).

    • @SgtTibs
      @SgtTibs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How could you possibly ruin it? We have so much WIMSy in our field..... GEANT, POWDERPUFS, SLOWPOKE, and the ever-lovable DRAGON!

    • @en2oh
      @en2oh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      a man's gotta due what a man's gotta do! Seriously, The video speaks for itself and your interest speaks volumes as to the effectiveness of these teaching videos. Well done!

    • @mr.james_smith
      @mr.james_smith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! A video outlining your background! What started you on your path of discovery?
      Another amazing and very entertaining video, thank you!

    • @EA-tc6kb
      @EA-tc6kb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As engineers we are taught to visualize concepts for understanding, experiments like this get me excited all over again.
      Also, a solid background in chemistry and electrical principals, gives you an advantage when it comes to understanding how the universe works.
      I have 100's of ideas I'd like to piece together one day, if only I had a work shop like this with all those tools.

    • @DaroriDerEinzige
      @DaroriDerEinzige 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EA-tc6kb ... So you're tellin' me, I will never understand how the universe works because I su... at organic chemistry? :/

  • @legeko3366
    @legeko3366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I could listen to his encyclopedic knowledge all day.

    • @among-us-99999
      @among-us-99999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It’s not just the encyclopaedic knowledge, but also a very well-researched script

  • @HamRadioCrashCourse
    @HamRadioCrashCourse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    This was a WONDERFUL video. I loved it! I’m subbing!

    • @TechIngredients
      @TechIngredients  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks!

    • @Hebdomad7
      @Hebdomad7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ... good news. You've got several days of back catalogue to get through.
      This channel is just like the cool science teacher who's bored and over qualified and teaches stuff way above grade level for fun.

    • @chrisbleurgh7425
      @chrisbleurgh7425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Hebdomad7 A few days would be an understatement. So much of Tech Ingredients content are deliciously thicc, long-format videos.

    • @jamesmorton7881
      @jamesmorton7881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like bit flips in DRAM and FLASH memory. L1 and L2 cache memory have no EDAC, oops,
      hope the application is not flight critical . . . . . . cold boot offten amigo.
      IBM Hawk data indicated about one upset per month per megabyte in early DRAMS.
      Just another Blue screen of death.
      Will start the stock market sell off for shure.

    • @osculant
      @osculant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Josh great to see you here, some excellent videos here and TI is also a ham; I’ve seen his inverted V in at least one video.
      73 K9MKE

  • @justins21482
    @justins21482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I have to say, this might be one of the coolest experiments you have done yet. Absolutely AWESOME when you can see the sub atomic world with the naked eye!

    • @Rickbearcat
      @Rickbearcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second your thoughts on this.

    • @PeterPete
      @PeterPete 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      quote - when you can see the sub atomic world with the naked eye! Wtf??? Are you serious? You mean you can see sub atomic particles with the naked eye? You either have bionic eyesight or having a laugh! i think it's the latter! All I observe are streaks of whispery clouds appearing and disappearing in the chamber, but what causes them are anybody's guess! What tests have you carried out to determine the cause? probably none. I bet you're just going along with the science rubbish and you only believe particles cause the streaks of clouds!!

    • @Rickbearcat
      @Rickbearcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PeterPete ...you are very ignorant of the science at play here. But, I am not qualified to teach you how you don't understand what is going on. You would need to be given the information by someone else and or do some research.

    • @PeterPete
      @PeterPete 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rickbearcat thanks for your comment rick but the OP stated they could see sub atomic particles with the naked eye and I would merely like to see them as well.
      Unfortunately I do not see sub atomic particles in the chamber. All I see in the chamber are whispy streaky clouds quickly appear then disappear!
      So I am not ignorant of the science at play here as it's likely there is no science at play here at all!

    • @Rickbearcat
      @Rickbearcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PeterPete …The way in which you couched your explanation of things (events?), I could see how and why you came to that conclusion. You are correct. We are not “seeing” any subatomic particles. But we are seeing a reaction to their presence in the chamber. If this is what you meant in your first comment then I stand corrected.

  • @rexmann1984
    @rexmann1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    You're like Mr. Wizard for big kids. Thanks for all you do man.

    • @beesod6412
      @beesod6412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeremiahbullfrog9288 Yeah, MR. Wizard was an absolute jerk, always bashing on the kids, it was like a train wreck I couldn't stop watching

    • @charleshetrick3152
      @charleshetrick3152 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beesod6412 I bought the DVDs for my kids hadn’t watched since I was a kid, he’s awesome. I think you’re thinking of Bill Nye the Science Guy. I watched some of his stuff from the 90’s and he really was an a-hole to the kids. Mr Wizard may seem terse at times but I doubt he was doing on purpose. Bill Nye seemed to think he was being funny.

  • @Flomes
    @Flomes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Cosmic rays are absolutely stunning. Incomprehensibly huge events in our universe, absurdly far in distance and time, die before our eyes in such ephemeral flashes.
    Imagine a packet of energy being generated before the dinosaurs walked the earth with a precise direction and target: the vapour that you distilled from your garden potatoes...
    thanks Tech Ingredients!

    • @aprilk141
      @aprilk141 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best comment!

  • @DerSolinski
    @DerSolinski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Man best cloud chamber ever, at least of those I've seen.
    I love how you go about your projects with every intent to get the best possible results with the constraints you have.
    Be it physical, size or budget you strife to get the best bang for the buck.
    Your "little" chamber beats a lot of school, science fair and even museum versions.

  • @borayurt66
    @borayurt66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There must be hundreds of cloud chamber videos on TH-cam. This is the only one that shows how it should be done. Very impressive build, and of course a great result. Congrats and many thanks!

  • @lorriecarrel9962
    @lorriecarrel9962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm so thankful our world has people this smart to share knowledge that the majority of us would never know.thank you

  • @TerryLawrence001
    @TerryLawrence001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'd love a video of just a fixed angle shot of the empty chamber, running multiple hours

    • @engineeredaf1920
      @engineeredaf1920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Visual ASMR 👍

    • @FurryKeidran98
      @FurryKeidran98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That last angle was nice. So you can see the trails staying in the air, the particles slowly falling down and creating peaks and troughs. Truly beautiful. I could watch that all day.

  • @michaelkelly1251
    @michaelkelly1251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This is my most valued you tube subscription. Thank you for these extremely understandable high tech explanations.

    • @MrDmadness
      @MrDmadness ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too, imo this is the best channel on ANY medium. :)

  • @wazza33racer
    @wazza33racer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    this channel never disappoints in exploring interesting, detailed and technical subjects. Thorium is all over the place, especially in monazite sands (beach sand).

  • @TheHarmonicOscillator
    @TheHarmonicOscillator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I’ve been thinking about building a cloud chamber for years. I’m glad I waited. THIS is how to build one. You just keep getting better and better with each new video. Thanks!

    • @hxhdfjifzirstc894
      @hxhdfjifzirstc894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It looks somewhat inexpensive and simple.

    • @RWBHere
      @RWBHere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hxhdfjifzirstc894 The very first ones made were essentially identical, apart from the light sources used.

  • @gusbert
    @gusbert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Utterly brilliant and absolutely mesmerising. Thank you for such an entertaining and informative video. Those images of cosmic ray interactions were the best I've ever seen.

  • @jameswarner7435
    @jameswarner7435 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome video, nobody could've done it better! I cannot adequately express my appreciation & admiration for the raw passion, serious effort, and distilled efficient genius that is on display in every video you've shared on this channel. Bravo, good sir, Bravo!

  • @maxor1986
    @maxor1986 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've just re-watched this video after a year or so.. it still amazes me so much, especially the part about cosmic rays at the end gives me a comfortable feeling about the fact that we are all just stardust. Very well done! I love this channel.

  • @skelingtonrick
    @skelingtonrick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Please place this machine, with no sample, on a field, during a cloudless night. Just record 2-3 hours of that cosmic ray trails. Amazing stuff !

    • @dexter9313
      @dexter9313 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't even need to put it outside, cosmic rays don't care about your home insulation (nor clouds). ;)

    • @Qwarzz
      @Qwarzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dexter9313 I would think they do care. More water in the atmosphere (and some walls) surely won't stop them but would be nice to see if there's visible difference with less in the way.

    • @dexter9313
      @dexter9313 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Qwarzz fair enough, let's do the experiment !

  • @topfeedcoco
    @topfeedcoco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I personally loved the rocket motor series the best, but this was the bees knees! I really appreciate it, you're as engaging and informative as my physics professor, and Sharaz is one of the all time best!

    • @joedahl2649
      @joedahl2649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about a particle stream propelled rocket motor?????

  • @BattleChemist
    @BattleChemist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely stunning results... gorgeous to just stare at.
    Great job on an easy-to-make home build of a cloud chamber!

  • @timkurz6086
    @timkurz6086 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    not only do have an extraordinary expertise but your voice while explaining these things is also very soothing. its a joy every single time

  • @mikeselectricstuff
    @mikeselectricstuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    If you put magnets in the chamber, would you see the alpha and beta particles curve near them?

    • @benthere8051
      @benthere8051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      yes

    • @Rikortez
      @Rikortez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good question.

    • @mikeclarke952
      @mikeclarke952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You need at least a 4 or 5 gauss field though.

    • @WmSrite-pi8ck
      @WmSrite-pi8ck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He explained EXACTLY that. You weren't paying attention.

    • @benthere8051
      @benthere8051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mikeclarke952 It depends on the beta energy of the source. Not all beta-rays are that energetic.

  • @Vanqofficial
    @Vanqofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've seen one of these cloud chambers before at a physics demonstration at my university, they're super cool. While I won't be uilding a cloud chamber, I found the techniques regarding the LEDs, thermal stuff and construction of the chamber very useful! Thanks for another fantastic episode, and a very entertaining one.

  • @kelektro0125
    @kelektro0125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We talked about it in physics a month ago or so and I decided immediately to build one myself. I haven't reached my goal yet but with this video, I got like 300% of the information I needed to build it. You not only covered how to build it, but also how it works, which different cooling techniques are usable and gave us high quality pictures of the result. In total your quality of videos is just insane. I also really like those short phrases like "just think about that for short" which give a nudging to be fascinatet by our nature.
    Really like your videos and KEEP your level of quality in your videos!!!

  • @htmagic
    @htmagic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    TI, show us the cloud chamber with the high voltage electrodes in it as you described. I'd like to see how the early scientists discovered mass, etc. using a cloud chamber. Fascinating, and I passed the video to my colleagues.

  • @ChrisB257
    @ChrisB257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Congrats on another superb demonstration and explanation - just fascinating. :) Thank you.

    • @thosoz3431
      @thosoz3431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice to know you are still about Chris. All the best from Australia.

    • @ChrisB257
      @ChrisB257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes, still muddling along but age is the enemy these days :)

  • @Charlie-Oooooo
    @Charlie-Oooooo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant project!!! And such an enjoyable description, explanation and demonstration of subatomic particles. This is going on the list of my favorite videos from Tech Ingredients! Cool-factor of 10! 👍

  • @Harveyhase68a
    @Harveyhase68a 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm absolutely thrilled, a lot of background knowledge, a lot to think about and absolutely professional. Thank you a lot!

  • @jackgott4005
    @jackgott4005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enlightening! Thank you. These really do stimulate the mind. Please continue. I will be honored to support the channel.

  • @astakimi
    @astakimi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing experiment, I love this demonstration. Thanks to all of you of Tech Ingredients.

  • @Dillbeet
    @Dillbeet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! This is the clearest cloud chamber demonstration I’ve ever seen! Absolutely beautiful work and results

  • @gh778jk
    @gh778jk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did this experiment when I was about 14,15 YO.... that's over 40 years ago.
    My setup was a bit more ramshackle , as many of the modern materials were just not available to a teenager back then.
    It was great seeing this, it brought back happy memories !
    (I got Strontium out of the neck of an old CRT tube, low grade Polonium could be found in lens-brushes for cameras )
    Thanks for this video

  • @TheUniversalid
    @TheUniversalid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen many of your videos and love how detailed you get with every aspect of your experiments.

  • @nigeljohnson9820
    @nigeljohnson9820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It would be useful if someone built a permanent cloud chamber installation and streamed the video, so that cosmic rays could be displayed and analysed frame-by-frame. A strong neodymium magnet could be used to reveal the charge on the particles. It would be interesting to watch during the coming solar maximum. That would be a very useful educational tool.
    Link it to a local Geiger Counter Reading of background radiation

    • @timhyatt9185
      @timhyatt9185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you might be able to detect times when we're passing thru solar storms....though most of that isn't powerful enough to reach the ground...

    • @nigeljohnson9820
      @nigeljohnson9820 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timhyatt9185 there is strong secondary emissions in the earths upper atmosphere that lead to a cascade radiation burst. While our sun is the source of most of the dangerous radiation, mostly protons. There are occasional cosmic gamma ray bursts.

    • @timhyatt9185
      @timhyatt9185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nigeljohnson9820 that was what I was saying...most of the dangerous radiation from the sun gets diverted by the magnetic field, and subsequently, the Ozone layer, but when there's a CME, we experience a marked increase. some of that dives deep enough into the atmosphere it starts interacting with molecules there, producing auroras. It's part of why the auroras become visible so much further south during solar storms. A video of a cloud chamber set up during such a time would show a marked increase in activity.....

  • @Dom-Nom-Nom
    @Dom-Nom-Nom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I would love to see just a long recording of one of these. Seems strangely relaxing

    • @CaedenV
      @CaedenV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll 2nd that.
      just record and stream it on a loop forever with some royalty free jazz... there is a market for that. It looks amazing!

    • @brucelarsen6650
      @brucelarsen6650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CaedenV - I'd pay for / buy SHOTS of some of that alcohol, drained and tapped out of the bottom of that chamber, if the chamber was set up in a nice dark bar or lounge! I'd especially consider and ENJOY buying my ex-mother-in-law a couple of ice-cold Polonium Shots, "Grape Kool-Aid Flavored" !!!
      (I''d buy her shots all evening long, too - regardless of cost - if the Bartender would actually SHOOT HER at "Last Call, Closing Time!")
      Okay, maybe I'm getting a little carried away there, but there is definitely some kind of market there for a liquor delivery system that would be profitable, especially at some college or university watering holes! The lights, the "mood", etc would be so "cool" and enticing. "Give me a Manhattan Project, make it a Double", "I'd like a Marie Curie on the Rocks, please!" "How about a KGB Double Agent Killer for me!", the list goes on.

    • @brucelarsen6650
      @brucelarsen6650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Addendum - How about an unofficial NAME THAT BAR CONTEST! I get first crack at "Neutrino's" How about some more names, even variants of that one - let's hear 'em!!!

  • @campingstoveman
    @campingstoveman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 68 and I treat every day as a learning day and today I've had one of the best science lessons ever, keep them coming please.

  • @timeobserver8220
    @timeobserver8220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Each video just gets better and better. Learning more science from this channel then I ever did in school! I'd love to see you explain how signals sent to an antenna become EM Radio transmissions and why exactly a single wire acting as an antenna can detect that over great distance.

  • @littlechestnutorchard
    @littlechestnutorchard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely fascinating experiment, thank you for the time and energy you spent.

  • @alexsmith5455
    @alexsmith5455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the way you simplified and make explanations easy access to everyone, it is absulotuly FANTASTIC!
    Thank you so much!

  • @SuspiciousAra
    @SuspiciousAra ปีที่แล้ว

    I have absolutely nothing to do with all these and still enjoyed watching and understood most of it because you have such a good way of explaining things. Teachers should watch your videos and take notes on teaching. Bravos!

  • @Captaink-1
    @Captaink-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had heard of and knew why they are used, but never knew how to build one. A cloud chamber was mentioned in another video I watched and suddenly, up pops your video. Thank you!

  • @elesjuan
    @elesjuan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    DUDE. The empty tank display is incredible! I've never actually seen a demonstration of that before. Thanks as always for posting, I really enjoy the cool stuff you guys do!

  • @RatWorks001
    @RatWorks001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you! Like everyone else, I'm just blown away by this. I've always wondered about cloud chambers, but have never looked into it. You've done some amazing things on this channel, but this has to be my favourite (excuse the aussie spelling:) It's a tiny little glimpse, a hint into the reality underlying our universe. Like you, I think, I loved the last radiation source the best.

  • @MadHeadzOz
    @MadHeadzOz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your work. Not only the result which appears to be constantly improving, production wise. But more importantly the whole approach. Sharing knowledge in a clear, concise way that anyone who is curious can understand. Presenting information in an interesting way which helps to engage curious minds. This channel is achieving what I believe the ideal of social media ought to be keep up the good work.

  • @jonathanhillebrand4904
    @jonathanhillebrand4904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All three of you are the very best. Love you guys!

  • @odysseushuxley9040
    @odysseushuxley9040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He's finally going to show us how to build a tokamak. Yes!!!

  • @dougwilliams7641
    @dougwilliams7641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best one yet, my favorite. You mentioned using silicone RTV, I’m wondering if you’ve ever added corn starch to RTV to accelerate the cure? Thanks for all the fascinating and educational episodes. I’m a former USAF Missile Tech (IYAAYAS) and now own 1/3 of Guardian Financial Systems, a bank equipment company. When the vault won’t open in the morning, they call me. Other interests are model rockets, home brewing and distilling, target shooting, ballistics and Ammo reloading, guitar and vintage Hammond Organ. Check out the Hammond Tone generator to see how they got all those tones from a purely mechanical device. Love the channel.

    • @Lawbase
      @Lawbase 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like you got some interesting hobbies that would be cool to share. Subbed (if you ever make any videos I’ll watch!)

    • @Rewind_Start_Over
      @Rewind_Start_Over 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lawbase Yeah, I like watching smart people too. Especially smart people that are good at explaining things.

  • @1jtwister
    @1jtwister ปีที่แล้ว

    I love seeing your son in the frame doing his thang! It adds authenticity to the most authentic thing on earth ... thanks for kicking so much ass !

  • @creesenebeker5686
    @creesenebeker5686 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started watching this. When my partner asked what you were building, then "Why would anybody want to?" I said, "Just wait." When the first pictures of the contrails came, I heard a whisper "Oh, beautiful."
    Thank You, for making our day more beautiful.

  • @mattp422
    @mattp422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic video! Just really one of your best videos yet! As usual, you cover both the construction of the project, as well as the science being demonstrated, in exquisite, but clearly explained, detail.
    As a radiologist, I think a really cool source for your cloud chamber would be a sample of F-18 FDG, the bread and butter tracer used in PET imaging. It is a pure positron ("anti-electron") emitter, so you should be able to demonstrate positron/electron annihilation events, each generating two 511 KeV photons, traveling precisely 180 degrees from one another (dictated by quantum mechanics). In other words, matter/antimatter collision events.
    F-18, unfortunately has a half life of just under 2 hours, so you have to be pretty close to a supplier (assuming you haven’t built your own cyclotron yet; say….there’s an idea for a project!) I have to admit I have no idea what a single dose of FDG costs; it’s probably several hundred dollars.
    Regardless, thanks again for another outstanding video. Yours is one of the greatest science education TH-cam channels. Can’t wait for the next!

  • @cryalowicki
    @cryalowicki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW! Such a cool effect. I've never seen a could chamber before and now I want to build one.

  • @TheTruthPlease100
    @TheTruthPlease100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow! that literally was the best all around demo and how to of a cloud chamber I have ever seen! 10 out of 10. you always seem to out do yourself!

  • @Suesses-Einhorn
    @Suesses-Einhorn ปีที่แล้ว

    The last demonstration was really stunning to me, very very nice project, the coolest thing on your channel maybe. Thanks a lot!

  • @davidflorey
    @davidflorey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Actually a really cool demo! Love that we could actually visualise the cosmic radiation at surface level!!

  • @DevernAdams
    @DevernAdams 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should demonstrate the radioactivity of a banana! ~0.1μSv.
    Very educational as usual. I love that it's possible to visualize radiation this way. Thank you for demonstrating.

  • @DrToly
    @DrToly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful shots and great guide! Thanks a lot Tech Ingredients Team :)

  • @jasonkytle7070
    @jasonkytle7070 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video yet! I really appreciate your channels efforts. From whiskey to cloud machines to boat builds.

  • @RichardIresonMusician
    @RichardIresonMusician 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video, quite mesmerising to watch, especially the cosmic ray section. Just one thing, you referenced an umbrella shot to the leg which, if my memory is correct, was actually ricin, not polonium. The polonium was apparently possibly administered by teapot!

  • @paulp6909
    @paulp6909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    This will be a very thought-provoking episode for stoners on 4/20

    • @rexmann1984
      @rexmann1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm burning one right now.

    • @justfellover
      @justfellover 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I left the community observance and immediately found this. Tis true, tis true.

    • @mikegoemans1985
      @mikegoemans1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m on 1000mg of gummies right now lol

    • @hatemonger8902
      @hatemonger8902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ayoooooooooooo!

    • @jafinch78
      @jafinch78 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? Because some are TI's since they're not down with the malicious "cool" suicidal slow kill cult?

  • @mavos1211
    @mavos1211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those cosmic rays just blew my mind!
    So beautiful to look at but as you say troubling when you think about it too much!
    I am still spreading the word of your channel to everyone I know.
    Hands down still the best channel on TH-cam.

  • @foodsel
    @foodsel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Slick looking cloud chamber. Working on a peltier powered one myself and the cooling is not the problem (ignoring efficiency); making it look like something you would leave on a windowsill is where the work lies.

  • @douglasharley2440
    @douglasharley2440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "You're Swimming in Radiation... And you don't even know it!"
    lol, literally anyone with eyes can see we are swimming in radiation.

    • @Phoenix88.
      @Phoenix88. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *Ionizing radiation*

    • @douglasharley2440
      @douglasharley2440 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Phoenix88. ...and anyone who took physics knows _that._

    • @Akya2120
      @Akya2120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, seriously... Most people don't even know what the EM spectrum is. How are they going to know that there's radiation. Around them? I guarantee if your wanted down a street and asked 1/10 would know what light is. Maybe less.

    • @douglasharley2440
      @douglasharley2440 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Akya2120 that's true, and a deep deep problem. 😔

    • @richardmccann4815
      @richardmccann4815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heck, we're swimming in man made ionizing radiation since Fukushima!

  • @jonathanm9436
    @jonathanm9436 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a coincidence - today I was just talking to a couple of people about muons (believe me I know little) and the presumed examples of alternations they have made to computer memory bits, maybe DNA, etc, and the extent of protections that chip manufacturers indulge in to prevent damage to their products. Then, up pops this, your latest piece.
    Of course, I learn not just about cloud chambers, but also all the attendant bits and pieces. Love your work gentlemen.

  • @eddyvideo
    @eddyvideo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All of your content is amazing but this one is ...out of this world!

  • @rondamylove9995
    @rondamylove9995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved this, thanks for sharing your amazing DIY science with such clear explanations. I also appreciated you sending out the notification. Will these be available on the channel afterwards? I missed part of the beginning.

    • @robinborkowski5598
      @robinborkowski5598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      just click on his icon and you get a list of ALL the videos he and his son have made. When the new page comes up click VIDEOS

  • @themittymak
    @themittymak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this is up there with one of the best videos you’ve done.. wow.. you’re the cooler NileRed .. keep up the amazing work!

  • @alamagordoingordo3047
    @alamagordoingordo3047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very detailed and clear, one of the best science and tech channel on youtube.

  • @SX939
    @SX939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This classifies as one of your best demonstrations you have produced. BRAVO / ZULU to your channel. Respectfully, Dennis, KV4WM, A US Navy Nuclear Submarine Veteran and Licensed Amateur Radio Operator.

  • @Syntox94
    @Syntox94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This looks so beautiful. I wish you would have added a few minutes at the end with relaxing music :D

    • @richardmccann4815
      @richardmccann4815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Syntox Put on headfones, play music in your headphones, and watch the video with the sound turned down! ( just not in your headfones). lol

    • @Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer
      @Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wouldn't it make an excellent screen saver.

    • @karlregan5276
      @karlregan5276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer never thought of that, but what a NEAT idea!!!!

  • @arikb
    @arikb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think you missed an opportunity there, to generate a magnetic field creating alpha and beta trails curving in opposite directions

    • @z987k
      @z987k 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And positron!

    • @aprilk141
      @aprilk141 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      r/iamverysmart

  • @JournalistJim
    @JournalistJim 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the coolest videos you have made!

  • @LBJoum
    @LBJoum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome demonstration. Thanks for doing this.

  • @ragnoxten4158
    @ragnoxten4158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Please don't do premieres or shorts.

  • @Adam-rs4en
    @Adam-rs4en 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That reveal at the end was marvelous. Thanks TI!

  • @ktucker147
    @ktucker147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fascinating. This post just blew my mind. I just wasn't expecting that.

  • @JosephSuber31st
    @JosephSuber31st 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've built several, and it took a lot of experimenting to learn the lessons you demonstrate about what works well. Thank you!

  • @phoenixrising4073
    @phoenixrising4073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never seen one of these until today. 40 years on earth and still learning new things. Thank you!

  • @chrislind3318
    @chrislind3318 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this video was amazing, thanks so much for taking your time and effort to educate us

  • @dennis.geurts
    @dennis.geurts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the technical explanations, the why, in all of your (plural) videos. The thoroughness helps us understand what part is essential and what is not

  • @thecarrot4412
    @thecarrot4412 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful display of this apparatus. Thank you for this!

  • @SKIND-SMOKEWAGON
    @SKIND-SMOKEWAGON 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. I follow quite a few channels but this one is by far the highest quality both in content and execution.

  • @grzbyt
    @grzbyt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extraordinary! Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

  • @sarahdaviscc
    @sarahdaviscc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is fantastic. What a fascinating 40 minutes. Thank you so much to The Main Presenter, The Son, and the entire team.

  • @louisvizenor2518
    @louisvizenor2518 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so happy to see you guys do a cloud chamber. keep up the great work!

  • @Elie-J-Saoud
    @Elie-J-Saoud 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the Most Completed Teacher/Master/Mentor/Engineer ...
    On the net.
    Thank You for another enlighting video...
    Have a nice day Sir

  • @idsawtooth
    @idsawtooth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! Thanks for producing it!

  • @WebmediArt
    @WebmediArt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a joy to watch your projects and educational content!

  • @charliec9283
    @charliec9283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well Done! This is a very cool video/experiment I've seen for a very long time. It's simply amazing. Never thought cosmic rays could be visualized this way. Thank you TI.

  • @lukehanlon9965
    @lukehanlon9965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb! You guys provide some super high-end content! It's always highly informative and just simply fascinating. Thank you

  • @redshifted8790
    @redshifted8790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really dynamic presenting, nice to see you experimenting!

  • @SHaughom
    @SHaughom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this beautiful video! You hit the perfect balance of technical details and it was so easy to understand. Your teaching skills are stellar!
    And what a great message at the end.
    Greetings from Oslo Norway 🇳🇴

  • @oddjobbob8742
    @oddjobbob8742 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an excellent TH-cam. Those flashes that were tangential and randomly directed were really cool. I can’t imagine anyone studying them, they are so random and so short lived but wonderful to watch.

  • @TheUniversalid
    @TheUniversalid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such a detailed description of the construction of a smoke chamber detector. This brings me one step closer to observing my hypothesis.

  • @DVSx86
    @DVSx86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you very much for such a great video! so detailed, so interesting, so professional! so far this is the best cloud chamber video at YT, IMHO!!!

  • @ramonster163
    @ramonster163 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the coolest cloud-chamber I've seen. Awesome!

  • @babylonfive
    @babylonfive 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You deserve more viewers! Great stuff.

  • @markheaney
    @markheaney 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most interesting video of yours that I've seen. Great Job!!!