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IF a sufficient potential difference be applied between a point and a leaf of aluminium or platinum foil, then when -particles fall on the region of the point, a discharge occurs and the leaflet flies back from the point in consequence of the lowering of the potential difference and the lessening of the electrostatic force of attraction. We can observe this phenomenon with the help of a low magnification or even without a microscope.
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WASSILIEW, S. A New Counter for -Particles. Nature 137, 533 (1936). https://doi.org/10.1038/137533a0
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