Course code CTU20
Course title Radiation Protection Quantities and their Measurements
Institution Czech Technical University in Prague
Course address Zikova 4
City Prague 6
Minimum year of study 4th year
Minimum level of English Good
Minimum level of French None
Key words Ionizing radiation, quantities, units, dose, activity, detector, dosimeter, radiation monitor
Language English
Professor responsible Prof. Jozef Sabol
Telephone +420 733 311 843
Fax
Email jozef.sabol@gmail.com
Participating professors
Number of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 0
Objectives To introduce all relevant quantities and units used in radiation protection, dosimetry, health physics and radiation measurements including some basic aspects of the measurements and monitoring of these quantities. To understand the use of basic radiation quantities and units for the interpretation of results obtained by dosimeters or radiation monitors based on various types of detectors.
Programme to be followed The lectures will include the following topics:·   Quantities and units characterizing sources of ionizing radiation, radiation fields, interaction of radiation with matter;·   Quantities and units used in dosimetry and radiation protection;·   Quantities and units characterizing stochastic and deterministic biological effects;·   Basic methods of detection of ionizing radiation and radiation spectrometry;·   Interpretation of radiation measurements in terms of recognized quantities and units;·   Dosimeters and radiation monitors for the assessment of radiation exposure of persons;·   Application of radiation monitors in medicine, industry and science.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of elementary atomic and nuclear physics
Course exam Written exam with the duration of 1 hour.
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