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Spinthariscope in use, decay of zinc sulfide atoms by bombardment with alpha radiation

Image shows Americium 241 alpha radiation impacting
zinc-sulfide atoms and splitting them. Photons are
released which appear as small flashes of visible light.
The image seen is an accumulation of flashes.
Shot at 6400 ISO for 30 seconds with a 50mm lens at f1.4.


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