NE 521
Principles of Radiation Measurement
Section: 202

Course Description

Radiation detection measurement methods employed in nuclear engineering. Topics include: physics of nuclear decay and nuclear reactions, interaction of charged particles, photons, and neutrons with matter, fundamental properties of radiation measurement systems, statistical analysis of radiation measurements, common radiation detectors (gas-filled detectors, scintillators, and semiconductor detectors), data acquisition and processing methods, and radiation measurement applications.

Fall 2024

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
03109 Burlington Nuc Labs
Class Days:
T
Class Start Time:
12:50pm
Class End Time:
3:35pm

Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
0.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Nuclear Engineering or instructor permission