Subject description
Different types of radiation; Interaction between radiation and matter; Nuclear reactor and particle accelerator based applications in biology, medicine and physics; Nuclear reactions and the production of radioisotopes; Nuclear instrumentation; Application of radio-isotopes in biology, chemistry, medicine and physics; Use of neutrons in biology, chemistry, physics and in industry.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
PHY8255 - Radiation Physics
Delivery
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Teaching staff
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:3 hour Lecture, 3 hour Practical
Assessment details
Laboratory activities and written reports.
ANSTO report and take home tests
Final examination
Work integrated learning
Applied WIL:This subject has "Applied WIL". Students in this subject will experience both coursework and a work-related opportunity that typically includes interaction and feedback with industry.
Textbook information
There is no single text for this subject. Lecturers will provide the list of resources (book/chapters) to be read within each topic. The reference list below is a guide to supportive textbooks, copies of which are in the library.
RECOMMENDED READINGS:
1. Radiation Detection and Measurements by Glen F. Knoll
2. Radiation Physics for Medical Physicists by Ervin B. Podgorsak
3. Atoms, Radiation and Radiation Protection by J.E. Turner
4. Radiation Dosimetry VI-3, by Attix, Roesch, Tochilin
5. Radiation Detectors by C.F.G. Delaney and E.C. Finch
6. Principles of Nuclear Radiation Detection by G.G. Eichholz, J. Woloston
7. Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments by W.R. Lee
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