RADAM: RAdiation Detection And Measurement

The mail objective of the project to familiarize students with basic methods and radiation measurements

09/04/2018 to 13/04/2018
Aachen
Germany
Expected Outcome: 

The student is able to

  • Assess statistical uncertainties in counting experiments
  • Set – up experiments with different types of detectors (GM-tubes, Prop-counter, NaI, Si, HPGe, LSC, Doserate meters etc.)
  • Select the appropriate type of detection system for different kinds of radiation (X-ray, alpha, beta, gamma, and neutrons)
  • Respect the radiation protection rules in handling sealed radioactive sources. 

The student also gets to know some additional techniques like coincidences, neutron activitation, waste drum assay.

Intended Participants: 

Students at Master level / Recommended for participants of the MARC course with little experience in nuclear measurments!

Prerequisites: 
Fundamental knowledge of nuclear phenomena and interaction of radiation with matter. Basic knowledge of EXCEL
Number of Participants: 
12
Erasmus IP: 
Yes
ECTS/ECVT: 
2 ECTS
Practical organization: 

Accommodation : can be organised

Cost for students: 

Travel :  not covered

Accommodation: approx..25€ in guest house of research centre (to be confirmed). Accommodation will be not more than 45€/night!

One social dinner will sponsored

Tuition fee: no