PHYS8206 Nuclear Measurement
| Offered By | Physics Education Centre |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Physics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course provides a practical introduction to the measurement techniques used in nuclear science. It will cover the principles of operation of nuclear detectors and radiation counting techniques. Students will use gamma-ray and particle detectors to complete an experimental project using the ANU's Heavy-Ion Accelerator facility. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of the program graduates would be expected to be able to:
|
| Indicative Assessment |
Assignments (20%) Laboratory Report (80%) |
| Workload |
This is a semester long course with 12 lectures and 25 hours of intensive laboratory component at the ANU Heavy-Ion Faciltiy |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Physics |
| Eligibility |
Bachelor degree |
| Requisite Statement | General science degree |
| Recommended Courses | PHYS8201, PHYS8203, PHYS8204 |
| Preliminary Reading | G Knoll, Radiation Detection and Measurement 3rd Ed., Wiley (2000) |
| Academic Contact | Dr Andrew Stuchbery |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
