(G8 Project Abstract) How to Cook Yourself: Radiation and Microwaves

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Group 8 will measure the amount of electromagnetic radiation that certain appliances give off.  We will test a variety of devices, but predominantly focus on and compare microwaves that differ in size, antiquity, and wear & tear.  We will use RF meters to measure the amounts of radiation given off and the Watts Up Pro to measure the amount of power used to identify any correlation between power and radiation.  We will measure radiation with respect to distance from the microwave and direction of the RF meter in the surrounding electromagnetic field and compare our findings to traditional beliefs about microwave radiation.

 

Hunter Furnish; Emma Foley; Hannah Tobias

Group One Project Proposal

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Our group has decided to measure the \alpha, \beta, and \gamma radiation levels in buildings around Vassar College’s campus, although the possible type of radiation detection depends on the availability of appropriate sensors. In particular, we plan to focus on the comparison of radiation levels to the age of the building in question. We know that Sanders Physics has historically had \gamma radiation contamination that was only recently discovered, and we want to explore the possibility that such contamination may exist in other buildings. We will use the SensorDrone sensor, along with other radiation measuring devices to take our readings, and once collected, we will compare our results to federal standards for acceptable radiation levels.

 

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