VerrKol t1_j2edj0i wrote on December 31, 2022 at 5:18 PM Reply to comment by LoneGiggity in How did Rutherford arrive at gold foil as the best choice for his particle experiments? by Poltibolsa 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 Permalink Parent 11
VerrKol t1_j2edj0i wrote
Reply to comment by LoneGiggity in How did Rutherford arrive at gold foil as the best choice for his particle experiments? by Poltibolsa
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