PHY7210: Nuclear Technology

This course builds on the Nuclear physics and spectroscopy leading to applications. Radiation hazards and mitigation measures are discussed.

Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to:

• Explain the principles of radiation detection.
• State how radiation can be measured.
• Estimate radiation doses and related risks.
• Describe various applications of radiation.
• Give some safety precautions in radiation handling.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the students should be able to:

• Outline the principles of radiation detection.
• State how radiation can be measured
• Estimate doses radiation and related risks
• Describe various applications of radiation
• Discuss safety precautions in radiation handling