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7910 (v.7) Radiation Physics 201


Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** 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:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1744 (v.3) Structure of Matter 102 or any previous version
AND
7062 (v.6) Mathematics 101 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Radioactivity - Natural radioactivity, Interaction of charged particles, electromagnetic radiation. X-rays - Bremsstrahlung and Characteristic x-rays, Kramer's formula, Fluorescent yield, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Filtration. Neutrons - production, detection, interactions with matter, absorption cross-section, neutron activation analysis and soil moisture determination. Particle Accelerators - Van de Graff, linear accelerator, cyclotron, synchrotron, application to radiography, radioisotope production, materials science. Detection Methods - Gas filled detectors. Ionisation chamber, proportional counter, GM counter, dead time, quenching. Scintillation counters, semiconductor devices Ge(Li), Si(Li). Detection efficiency, Energy resolution. Spectroscopy, Pulse height analysis, nuclear spectroscopy, application to mineral exploration and medical diagnosis. Radioanalytical Techniques in medical imaging, industrial processes, biological studies. Non-destructive elemental analysis using, charge particle activation, PIXE, applications to surface concentration, depth profile analysis. X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, X-ray diffraction. Radiation Dosimetry - Roentgen, Gray, Sievert, Exposure measurement, Free air ionization Chamber, Air wall chambers
 
** 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:

10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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