8361 (v.5) Physics 221
Area: |
Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: |
12.5 |
Contact Hours: |
2.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): |
7063 (v.6) Mathematics 102 or any previous version OR 7492 (v.5) Mathematics 104 or any previous version OR 302804 (v.3) Physics 101 OR 305415 (v.3) Physics 102 |
Syllabus: |
Waves and vibrations - review of simple harmonic motion. Damped simple harmonic motion and non-linear systems. Forced oscillations, transient and steady state terms. Coupled oscillations and normal modes of vibration. Transverse waves, reflection and transmission coefficients. Longitudinal waves. Radiation physics - detection methods, gas filled detectors. ionisation chamber, proportional counter, GM counter, dead time and quenching. Scintillation counters and semiconductor devices [Ge(Li), Si(Li)]. Detection efficiency and energy resolution. Spectroscopy, pulse height analysis, nuclear spectroscopy, application to mineral exploration and medical diagnosis. Measurement statistics. Radioanalytical techniques, use of radioactive tracers in medical imaging,industrial processes and biological studies. Non-destructive elemental analysis using charge particle activation, PIXE, applications to surface concentration and depth profile analysis. X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and x-ray diffraction radiation dosimetry. Roentgen, Gray, Sievert, exposure measurement, free air ionization chamber, air wall chambers, thermoluminescent dosimetry, radiation hazards and ICRP recommendations. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 010301 Physics |
Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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