Nuclear detection

Duration

10h Th, 25h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

David Strivay

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

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

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Physical basics for the detection of ionizing radiation.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Introduction to Modern Physics (PHYS2009-1 or similar course).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

The course is given in the second semester according to the schedule distributed at the beginning of the academic year by the Department logisticians.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

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 

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

The assessment consists of an oral exam on the theory (50%) and a practical examination on laboratory work (50%). If one the quote is less than 8/20 then the final quote will be 7/20.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The Practicals will be done in groups of two or three students maximum.

Contacts

David STRIVAY
 
dstrivay@ulg.ac.be
+32 4 366.36.95

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