Re: Random Data from Geiger Counter

Chris Wedgwood (chris@cybernet.co.nz)
Wed, 8 Jul 1998 15:14:49 +1200

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On Tue, Jul 07, 1998 at 11:23:34AM +0100, Ben Laurie wrote:

> I'm not convinced this is true: I can't influence the way a sample
> decays, but surely I can inject my own alpha/beta/gamma particles into
> the system at predictable moments? I'm not saying this is cheap or easy,
> but surely possible.

I don't disagree this might be possible, but I'd like to hear of any
suggestions as to how this might be done in a practical sense...

-Chris

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