Safe Augmented Reality Experimentation on Cloud Chamber Radioactive Materials Decay

Ardan Wildan; Husnain Ali Abid; Isuru Gunasekara; Seng Yun Goh; Tuck Wah Ng

doi:10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c00649

Safe Augmented Reality Experimentation on Cloud Chamber Radioactive Materials Decay

Ardan Wildan
, Husnain Ali Abid
, Isuru Gunasekara
, Seng Yun Goh
, Tuck Wah Ng

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

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Abstract

Understanding the characteristics of radioactive decay is essential both in materials science and in nuclear chemistry education. Allowing students to experiment with such phenomena offers significant benefits, particularly when real-life and tactile elements are preserved, as these play a key role in authentic cognitive experiences. In this work, a cloud chamber experiment implemented through Augmented Reality is presented as an effective means of achieving this. The tool was designed to guide students in conducting the experiment safely and correctly, while also enabling them to visualize and count ionization tracks from radioactive decay, thereby fostering an appreciation of their statistical nature.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	4929-4935
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Chemical Education
Volume	102
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c00649
Publication status	Published - 6 Oct 2025

Keywords

High School/Introductory Chemistry
Laboratory Instruction
Materials Science
Multimedia-Based Learning
Public Understanding/Outreach

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