School of Physical Sciences

To give a practical and theoretical knowledge of the identification and measurement of alpha particles using silicon detectors.

To give a practical and theoretical knowledge of the basic electronics and electronic instrumentation used in nuclear measurements. 

Aim: To cover briefly the principles involved in a wide range of detectors. Emphasis on the practical
use of examples of all types of detectors.

This module will cover the principles involved in radiation protection and dosimetry.

This module gives an introduction to radiation merging pratical problems with industry standard transport codes in order to give a good understanding of the requirements for radiation shielding.

The course leaders will aim to give delegates a theoretical and practical understanding of the statistical principals involved in the design, usage and testing of radiation detectors.

This course aims to give students a practical and theoretical knowledge of neutrons, their interaction with materials and their detection.

To give a practical and theoretical knowledge of all aspects of high resolution gamma-spectrometry using germanium detectors.