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 2022
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 22, 2022
Classes End:
December 5, 2022
Location:
03109 Burlington Nuc Labs
Class Days:
T
Class Start Time:
9:35am
Class End Time:
12:20pm
Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
0.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Nuclear Engineering or instructor permission