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Scintillator

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Some things glow when hit.

FZU scintillators 1.jpg
FZU scintillators 1.jpg
Tiny bits hit them. Then they shine with light. This helps us see small things. It is like magic!
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Plastic scintillator.jpg
Can you see the light?

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