Study Programmes 2015-2016
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| Nuclear detection | ||||||||
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Duration :
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| 10h Th, 25h Pr | ||||||||
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| David Strivay | ||||||||
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language | ||||||||
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester | ||||||||
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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | ||||||||
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Course contents :
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| The course provides the basis for the detection of ionizing radiation and neutrons and their effects on matter. It is subdivided into the following chapters:
- Radioactive sources - Radiation-matter interaction - Effects on human beings - General properties of detectors - Ionization Chambers - The photomultiplier - The solid-state detectors - Detection of neutrons - Associated electronics |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Physical basics for the detection of ionizing radiation. | ||||||||
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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| Introduction to Modern Physics (PHYS2009-1 or similar course). | ||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The theory is taught face-to-face. Practical work are given and allow to review the different detection modes and the operation of the detectors and associated electronics. | ||||||||
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course is given in the second semester according to the schedule distributed at the beginning of the academic year by the Department logisticians. | ||||||||
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Partial notes on detection and Lab notes.
Lecture slides. Reference books: - Radiation detection and measurements, Glenn F. Knoll, John Wileys and Sons (2000) ISBN 978-0-471-07338-3 - Techniques for nuclear and particle physics experiments, WR Leo, Springer-Verlag (1994) ISBN 0-387-57280-5 |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| The assessment consists of an oral exam on the theory (50%) and a practical examination on laboratory work (50%). | ||||||||
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| The Practicals will be done in groups of two or three students maximum. | ||||||||
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Contacts :
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| David STRIVAY
dstrivay@ulg.ac.be +32 4 366.36.95 |
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Items online :
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 | Slides Slides are available on eCampus |
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