PHYS-450 / 4 credits

Teacher(s): Damet Jerome, Grilj Veljko, Pakari Oskari Ville

Language: English


Summary

This is an introductory course in radiation physics that aims at providing students with a foundation in radiation protection and with information about the main applications of radioactive sources/substances in the industry. The course includes presentations, lecture notes and problem sets.

Content

  • Radioactivity and interactions of ionising radiation in matter
  • Health effects of ionising radiation
  • Dosimetry and population exposure
  • Space radiation dosimetry
  • Radioisotope production using reactors and accelerators
  • Industrial applications: radiation gauges, tracer techniques, radioisotope batteries, radiation imaging, radiography, etc.
  • Applications in research: dating by nuclear methods, applications in environmental and life sciences, etc.

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Explain the origin ionising radiation and give a few examples of the origin of neutron radiation.
  • Explain interactions of ionising radiations in matter.
  • Explain biological/health effects of the ionising radiations
  • Explain the principles of dosimetry
  • Explain population’s exposure and cite exposure levels
  • Explain the principles of radiation protection, cite the dose limits
  • Explain the concept of risk
  • Describe the protection means for external and internal exposure
  • Explain radiation shielding and give examples
  • Explain the use of radiation in industrial and research applications.
  • Explain exposure to the general population and cite exposure levels
  • Explain the origin of ionising radiation
  • Explain interactions of ionising radiation in matter.
  • Explain biological/health effects of the ionising radiation
  • Design appropriate radiation shielding for a given source or application

Assessment methods

Written, Multiple Choice Question exam

Resources

Bibliography

Handouts will be distributed

  • James E. Martin, "Physics for Radiation Protection", Wiley-VCH (2nd edition, 2006)
  • G.C. Lowenthal, P.L. Airey, "Practical Applications of Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions", Cambridge University Press (2001)
  • K.H. Lieser, "Nuclear and Radiochemistry", Wiley-VCH (2nd edition, 2001)

 

Ressources en bibliothèque

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Radiation biology, protection and applications
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Radiation biology, protection and applications
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Radiation biology, protection and applications
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Radiation biology, protection and applications
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Radiation biology, protection and applications
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory

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