Experimental Radiological Physics

Lecturer:

Jozef Sabol (gar.)

Tutor:

Jana Hudzietzová

Supervisor:

Department of medical branches and humanities

Synopsis:

The target of the subject is to acquaint students with principles of the ionization radiation detection and measurement with a special regard to the use of radiation monitoring for purposes of the radiation protection and quality control. Based on typical detection systems and monitors of the ionizing radiation, functions of these instruments are demonstrated. Emphasize is also put on understanding and interpretation of data comprised in directions for the use of instruments. This will enable the students to find information in the choice of a suitable measurement device for obtaining required data or parameters concerning ionizing radiation or radionuclides.

Requirements:

Credit will be awarded for successfully executed test from the specified content revision and self-study , taking into account the student activity will be evaluated during the hours throughout the semester. In the test, students may use books , internet , mobile phone or consult with other students.

Final test will be combined in the form of a written test :

- ABC-type response (may be more correct answers ) - correctly answered question 1 point

- The answer when it is necessary to respond in writing (very important questions) - 5 points

- The answer when it will be necessary to demonstrate the mathematical and physical knowledge ( examples , etc ) - 5 to 15 points depending on the complexity of the issue and self-

To successfully passing a credit test is required to achieve 50% or more .

Oral examination only in case of an ambiguous assessment test.

- Heading to the credit test questions

First Detectors of ionizing radiation - the principle of necessary knowledge , use and characteristics of individual detection devices :

Ionization Chamber I.

II. GM computer

III. scintillation detector

IV. A well detector

V semiconductor detector

VI. proportional detector

VII. Film dosimeter

VIII. Electronic personal dosimeter

IX. TLDs

OSD X.

Second Quality control of instrumentation - knowledge of definitions :

I. The quality of detection

II. Homogeneity

III. Spatial resolution ( FWHM )

IV. sensitivity

V. The energy resolution

VI. The time resolution

VII. contrast

VIII. SNR

Third Imaging - knowledge:

Analog image I.

II. digital image

III. Matrix Imaging

IV. image processing

V. Filtration

VI. radiometric measurements

VII. measurement errors

4th Measurement and evaluation of natural radionuclides - knowledge :

I. Methods of sampling

II. sample

III. Measurement results

IV. evaluation of results

Syllabus of lectures:

First Detection of ionizing radiation ( ionization chamber , GM computer , scintillation detector, A well detector , semiconductor detector , proportional detector , film dosimeters , electronic personal dosimeter , TLD , OSD )

Second Quality control of instrumentation (quality of detection , homogeneity , spatial resolution ( FWHM ) , sensitivity , energy resolution , time resolution, contrast , SNR

Third Video recording (analog and digital image) , image processing ( smooth , matrix and interval recording) , filtration, radiometric measurements (absolute , relative) , measurement errors

4th Measurement and evaluation of natural radionuclides ( collection and treatment of samples , measurement and evaluation of results)

5th Credit test

Syllabus of tutorials:

N/A

Study Objective:

Targets:

to master basic knowledge within the subject to the extent necessary for the performance of the profession in the branch physiotherapist.

Study materials:

[1] Ullmann, V.: Jaderná a radiační fyzika, Ostravská univerzita v Ostravě, Ostrava, 2009

[2] Švec, J.: Radioaktivita a ionizující záření, VŠB, Ostrava, 2005

[3] Šeda, J., Sabol, J. a Kubálek, J.: Nukleární elektronika, SNTL, Praha, 1995

[4] Knoll, G. F.: Radiation Detection and Measurement, Third edition, John Wiley and Son, Abb Arbor, 2000

[5] Lowenthal, G. C. and Airey, P. L.: Practical Applications of Radioactivity and Nuclear Radiation, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2001

[6] Tsoulfanidis, N.: Measurement and Detection of Radiation, Taylor and Francis, Washington, 1995

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Bakalářský studijní obor Radiologický asistent - prezenční (compulsory course)