Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION DETECTION | ||
Code | PHYS802 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr ES Paul Physics E.S.Paul@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To briefly cover the principles involved in a wide range of detectors and detection techniques. Experience the practical use of examples of all types of detectors. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Knowledge of the interaction of radiation with materials |
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(LO2) Knowledge of gas, scintillation, semiconductor and neutron detectors |
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(LO3) Practical experience of the use of alpha, beta, gamma and neutron detectors |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
Syllabus |
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1 Gas detectors: ion chambers, proportional counter and GM-counter. Scintillation detectors: Organic materials; liquid scintillation, plastic scintillators. Inorganic materials: NaI(T1), CsI(T1), ZnS, BGO. Semiconductor detectors: Band structure, n and p type material. Ge detectors for gamma and X-rays. Si detectors for alpha, heavy ions. New materials CdTe and CdZnTe. Neutron detectors: Nuclear reactions, 10B, 6Li, 3He, fission. Self-powered detectors. Neutron interrogation, Cerenkov detectors, photographic methods, track detectors, thermoluminescence, mass spectrometry. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
11 |
20 |
31 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 44 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :n/a | 0 | 33 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :n/a | 0 | 67 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |