This course covers the following topics:
• alpha particles interaction with matter
• beta particles interaction with matter
• beta particle distribution
• liquid scintillation
• energy of gamma ray interactions with materials
• detector instrument calibration types
• calibration factors
• efficiency calculation
• efficiency measurements and requirements
• gamma ray detectors types and their differences
• analysis of gamma ray peaks
• detector system components and their functions
On-line summaries are included in the course material
On-line examinations are administered
Course equivalency: 2 days
