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| This project organized by Professor Carlsmith is an exploration of X-ray production from pulling scotch tape | This project organized is an exploration of X-ray production from pulling scotch tape. If you peel tape off a reel in vacuum at a few cm per second rate, megahertz of 1-40 keV X-rays are produced. X-ray imaging is easy. |
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X-rays from peeling tape
This project organized is an exploration of X-ray production from pulling scotch tape. If you peel tape off a reel in vacuum at a few cm per second rate, megahertz of 1-40 keV X-rays are produced. X-ray imaging is easy.
For inspiration see http://www.nature.com/nature/videoarchive/x-rays/ and
Nature 455, 1089-1092 (23 October 2008) | doi:10.1038/nature07378; Received 30 December 2007; Accepted 27 August 2008
Correlation between nanosecond X-ray flashes and stick–slip friction in peeling tape
Carlos G. Camara1,2, Juan V. Escobar1,2, Jonathan R. Hird1 & Seth J. Putterman
This project requires vacuum and attention to X-ray radiation hazards.
Add your name here to participate:
- Duncan Carlsmith