FYSJ5114 PH4: Radiation Detection and Dosimetry (JSS35) (2 cr)

The physics of ionizing radiation with a special emphasis on basic quantities and the physics of dosimetry. We introduce cavity theory and its applications, and discuss how to estimate the exposure in different cases. The course contains hands-on exercises in the laboratory where different kinds of radiation detectors are demonstrated and their characteristics explained, building understanding of the advantages and limitations of various detector technologies in given applications.  

· Student can use fundamental dosimetry tools in different applications and can estimate measurable doses and exposure of people in various cases.

· Explain physics of ionizing radiation.

· Explain the physics principles of radiation detectors.

· Distinguish between different types of detectors.

· Present aspects of semi-conductor radiation detectors (same for gaseous and scintillator-based detectors).

· Apply detectors for studying ionising radiation.

· Experiment with detectors in the laboratory (hands-on experiences).

· Describe and apply electronic data acquisition to readout radiation detectors.

· Analyze data from experiments and compare own results to those of fellow students.

Basic knowledge on ionizing radiation and electronics, as typically obtained in first master level course on nuclear-, particle- or material physics and a course on electronics.