Radiation Dosimetry Lab

On completion, the student should be able to: 1. relate the science and technology of radiation dose measurement and implications in radiation protection; 2. explain the technical aspects of instrumentation and equipment used in dosimetry; 3. develop the capacity to characterize gas, liquid and solid dosimetry materials. 4. develop the technical knowhow to calibrate and use relevant equipment and dosimeters for applications in imaging and dosimetry; film badges, γ-ray spectrometers; 5. describe the use of various types of Dosimeters and attendant detection equipment and calibration techniques. 6. acquire the ability to properly and correctly interpret dosimetric readings for different applications; and 7. acquire the skills to maintain simple dosimetric equipment.

Gas, liquid and solid dosimetry materials and characterization; dose measurements. Internal dosimetry models and measurements; external dosimetry measurements and calculations.