Module Details
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Title APPLIED NEUTRONS: DETECTION AND MODELLING
Code PHYS827
Coordinator Professor AJ Boston
Physics
Andrew.Boston@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 7.5

Aims

To carry out further detailed work on aspects of neutron detection.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) A more detailed knowledge of the detection of neutrons in an industry application.

Syllabus
 

1 Further topics in the use of neutron detectors based on the knowledge gained in PHYS807 and an information search on the practical characteristics of commercially available neutron detectors. This will concentrate on finding solutions to applied problems in the nuclear industry. The written report will cover this work and the solution to an agreed applied neutron detection problem including modelling the situation.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours             0
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 75
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 Assessment Schedule (When) :n/a      100       

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