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7910 (v.7) Radiation Physics 201
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
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7062 (v.6) Mathematics 101 or any previous version
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| 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 |
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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