7910 (v.7) Radiation Physics 201

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Area:	Department of Applied Physics
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	12.5
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
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
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2003 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y