Gamma Spectroscopy
Course schedule
June 4-8, 2012
December 3-7, 2012
Introduction
The use of radioactive materials in industry and government has created a need for persons trained in the current techniques of analyzing gamma-emitting radionuclides. To meet this need, ORAU conducts a fiveday training course—Gamma Spectroscopy. The American Academy of Health Physics will grant 32 Continuing Education Credits for completion of this course.
Description
This laboratory-oriented course covers the basics of radionuclide identification and quantification by gamma spectroscopy. Approximately 50% of the time will be spent in the laboratory.
Who should attend
Any person whose responsibilities involve the analysis of samples by gamma spectroscopy but who needs more background knowledge of the topic.
Cost
$1,995 — The tuition includes the full cost of training, books, and instructional materials. Attendees will also receive a free copy of the PTP Electronic Library DVD.
| Monday | |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome, Registration, Orientation and Photo |
| 9:30 AM | GAMMA RAY EMISSION AND INTERPRETATION OF DECAY SCHEMES |
| 11:00 AM | GAMMA RAY INTERACTION WITH MATTER |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | GAMMA RAY SPECTROSCOPY - OVERVIEW |
| 2:00 PM | Lab: Equipment |
| Energy Calibration - NaI | |
| Identification of Unknowns - NaI | |
| Measurement of Resolution | |
| Tuesday | |
| 8:00 AM | SODIUM IODIDE DETECTORS |
| 9:00 AM | GERMANIUM DETECTORS |
| 10:30 AM | PRODUCTION OF PHOTOPEAK AND OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Lab: Equipment |
| Energy Calibration - HPGe | |
| Identification of Unknowns- HPGe | |
| High Energy | |
| Low Energy | |
| 3:30 PM | LaBr Detectors |
| Wednesday | |
| 8:00 AM | PREAMPS AND AMPLIFIERS |
| 9:00 AM | ADC’S AND MCA’S |
| 10:00 AM | SHIELD AND LABORATORY DESIGN |
| 11:00 AM | Lab: Ground Loops |
| Peak Stripping | |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Lab: Pole Zero Adjustment |
| Dead Time | |
| Effect of Countrate on Gain and | |
| Energy Calibration | |
| Errors at High and Low Countrate | |
| Conversion Gain and Digital Offset | |
| Demo: Well Counters | |
| Demo: Si(Li) Detectors – LEP Spectroscopy | |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00 AM | Lab: Efficiency Calibration - Measurement of Unknown Activity |
| 8:30 AM | GAMMA SPECTROMETRY |
| 9:30 AM | Lab: Efficiency Calibration |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | Lab: Computerized Spectral Analysis |
| 2:30 PM | GAMMA SPECTROMETRY – cont’d |
| 3:30 PM | Lab: Geometry Factors |
| Friday | |
| 8:00 AM | Lab: Coincidence Corrections |
| 10:00 AM | Lab: Self-Absorption |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Optional Labs |
For further information or assistance, please contact:
Registrar
Professional Training Programs
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
P.O. Box 117, MS-11
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Phone: 1-865-576-3576
Fax: 1-865-241-9152
registrar@orau.org