RADAM: RAdiation Detection And Measurement

The main objective of the project is to familiarize students with basic methods and radiation measurements.
The project includes lab courses with very few lectures

18/03/2019 to 22/03/2019
Aachen
Germany
Coordinator: 
Mr. E Oehlke
Expected Outcome: 

The student is able to:

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

The student also gets to know some additional techniques like coincidences and neutron activation. 

Intended Participants: 

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

Prerequisites: 
Fundamental knowledge of nuclear phenomena and interaction of radiation with matter. Basic knowledge of EXCEL
Number of Participants: 
Maximal 10
Time Schedule: 

Students should express their interest not later than February 1st 2019.

Registered students will obtain a hand-out of the intended experiments. They should consult the e-learning modules offered by the strategic-partnership “Blended Learning”

Erasmus IP: 
No
ECTS/ECVT: 
2 ECTS points
Practical organization: 

Accommodation : can be organised​

Cost for students: 
  • Travel : not covered
  • Accommodation: approx..25€ to 45€/night! Accommodation will be sponsored as much as possible.
  • One social dinner will sponsored
  • Tuition fee: no
Registration Form