An Excel™ model of a radioactive series

A computer model of the decay of a radioactive series, written in Visual Basic in Excel[TM], is presented. The model is based on the random selection of cells in an array. The results compare well with the theoretical equations. The model is a useful tool in teaching this aspect of radioactivity. (C...

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Published in:Physics education 2009-01, Vol.44 (1), p.48-52
Main Author: Andrews, D G H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer Assisted Design
Foreign Countries
Mathematical Models
Physics
Programming
Radiation
Radioactivity
Structural Equation Models
Thermodynamics
United Kingdom
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Summary:A computer model of the decay of a radioactive series, written in Visual Basic in Excel[TM], is presented. The model is based on the random selection of cells in an array. The results compare well with the theoretical equations. The model is a useful tool in teaching this aspect of radioactivity. (Contains 4 figures.)
ISSN:0031-9120
1361-6552
DOI:10.1088/0031-9120/44/1/007