Radiation Detection: Beginners Module

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Prerequisites: Students taking this module should have a working knowledge of basic algebra and know what a neutron and gamma-ray are.

Learning Objectives: Students completing this module should be able to describe the physical mechanisms for detection of gamma and neutron radiation. They should also be able to identify and explain the general operation of gas-filled, scintillation, and semiconductor detectors.

1. Introduction
2. Counting Statistics
3. Gas-Filled Detectors
4. Neutron Detection
5. Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy
6. Semiconductor Detectors
7. Detector Lab

Each section contains reading material, videos, and reference materials. The reading material includes a brief discussion of the subject matter, and the videos explore the subject in further detail. The student should complete the reading material and then watch the videos if they wish to have additional information and a more in-depth explanation of the subject matter

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