Duration
10h Th, 8h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long
Schedule
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.
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
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Additional information:
The assessment consists of an oral exam on the theory (50%) and a practical examination on laboratory work (50%).
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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