Contents
| CONTENTS |
| This module describes two important aspects of Nuclear engineering. The first part deals with generation of highly energetic ions in various nuclear accelerators. The working principles of some electrostatic and electromagnetic accelerators are briefly discussed. This is followed by the basic physical processes involved in the interaction of the energetic particles with material. In the second part, different nuclear detectors like gas ionization chamber, proportional counter, G-M counter, solid state surface barrier detectors, scintillation counter with photomultiplier tube is discussed. The basic concepts of nuclear electronics associated with these detectors for data acquisition is given. The application of nuclear detectors in science and technology is highlighted. (5 lectures ) |
| Lecture 1: |
| In this lecture we will learn how to generate highly energetic particles using nuclear accelerators. |
| Lecture 2: |
| This lecture describes physical processes involved in energy loss of charged particles in a material. |
| Lecture 3: |
| This lecture deals with how interaction photons with matter. |
| Lecture 4 & 5: |
| In these lectures we will see how a gas medium responds to apply voltage during a fixed energy particle INCIDENT on it. The basic characteristics of the detector will be discussed next. Based on this the operation of a gas ionization chamber is discussed. A brief discussion on proportional counter and Geiger –Müler (G-M) counter will be made. |
| Lecture 6: |
| This lecture initially addresses the design aspects of a solid state detector. In the subsequent part analysis of a typical gamma ray spectrum is discussed. |
| Lecture 7 |
| In this lecture scintillation detector and photomultiplier tube will be discussed. |
| Lecture 8 |
| In this lecture the basic nuclear electronics i.e. overall a basic nuclear detector with electronics will be addressed. |