Radiation Detection and Measurement

2.0 credits

Radiation Detection and Measurement is designed to educate students in the fundamentals of radiation detection using advanced instrumentation. The course will review Counting Statistics, Radiation Interactions with Matter, Cavity Theory, and Radiation Spectroscopy. Students will study a variety of different radiation detectors, including ionization chambers, proportional counters, Geiger-Mueller detectors, solid-state diodes, scintillation detectors, thermoluminescent and optically stimulated luminescent dosimeters, and film. Students will attend a short lab-style course where they will be able to interact with various detectors available in common clinical and research environments.