Nuclear Physics with MightyOhm: Evidence of Radiation Scattering.

The article discusses an experiment conducted using a MightyOhm Geiger counter, Arduino Uno board, and thoriated tungsten welding electrodes to investigate radiation scattering and demonstrate the Poisson distribution of radioactive decay. The study revealed evidence of scattered radiation, challenging the principle of linear superposition. The authors emphasize the importance of students being aware of implicit assumptions in experimental setups and encourage incorporating nuclear physics activities into physics education to foster a scientific mindset. The experiment's results suggest the need for a deeper understanding of interactions between nearby radiation sources and detectors. [Extracted from the article]