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LoneGiggity t1_j2e2ok0 wrote

Reply to comment by adam12349 in How did Rutherford arrive at gold foil as the best choice for his particle experiments? by Poltibolsa

Is this also the reason why NEO radiation shielding is gold thin? From these experiments? I vaguely remember being taught that thick shielding is the exact opposite of what is needed in module shielding for near earth and lunar orbits. Its information 30 plus years old that randomly sits in my brain.

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VerrKol t1_j2edj0i wrote

Shielding effectiveness always increases with thickness. Thin/low weight shields are more desirable from a cost perspective.

Orbits where electron contributions dominate dose are more easily shielded which may be what you are remembering

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