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Gamma Ray Spectrometry

Type of study Doctoral
Language of instruction Czech
Code 480-6002/01
Abbreviation SGZ
Course title Gamma Ray Spectrometry
Credits 10
Coordinating department Department of Physics
Course coordinator Doc. Dr. RNDr. Petr Alexa

Subject syllabus

The course focuses on the theoretical and practical foundations of gamma spectrometry, its aim is to present the current state of the field and prepare for the self-design and implementation of gamma spectrometric measurements.
It covers the following areas:
Introduction to Nuclear Spectroscopy (even-even, odd, odd-odd nuclei). Identification of isotopes.
Gamma radiation detectors (scintillation and semiconductor).
Signal processing, calibration, resolution, random coincidence.
Modeling of the detector response.
Designing spectrometric setups.
Measurement of low activity, detector shielding.
Absolute and relative measurement, standards, applicable standards.

Literature

GILMORE G.: Practical Gamma-ray Spectrometry, Wiley, 2008.
LEO W. R.: Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1994.

Advised literature

GENIE 2000 Spectroscopy System, Canberra Industries, Inc., 2001