Radiation Detection and Measurement

1 Course Unit

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and operation of radiation detectors. It covers the fundamentals of radiation interactions and statistical methods, the operational mechanics of standard detectors used in physics and radiation science, and real-world applications within the field of medical radiation physics. Fundamental knowledge of quantum physics, electrodynamics or electromagnetism, introductory electronics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics is recommended. Spring 1 Course Unit