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
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:3 hour Lecture, 3 hour Practical
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic scientific principles, theories, and laws of radiation physics
2.
Undertake observations involving nuclear instrumentation and ionizing radiations and apply basic analysis techniques
3.
Analyse and solve practical problems associated with radiation physics
4.
Appreciate the risks associated with radiation hazards and understand basic safety procedures for handling sealed radioactive sources
5.
Discuss with critical thinking the application of radiation physics to medical diagnosis, radiotherapy and radiation protection
6.
Communicate ideas and findings, orally and in writing, to the professional and wider community and substantiate these with relevant examples in the field of radiation physics
7.
Work effectively in a team
8.
Organize work with good time management
9.
Computer literate, with demonstrable skills in spread sheet analysis in a laboratory context
10.
Creative, adaptive, critical and flexible in their approach to applying physical principles with applications to medical and radiation physics
11.
Capable of making efficient use of library and other information sources in assessing radiation physics problems
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