NPRE 444
Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering
NPRE 444
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Number: NPRE 444
Title: Nuclear Analytical Methods Laboratory
Catalogue Description: Nuclear analytical methods and techniques are covered in depth in experiments in small groups.. Emphasis is placed on neutron activation analysis, energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence and particle spectroscopy. Use of radiation for medical and materials imaging is covered. Credit 2 hours is given if NPRE 451 or equivalent has been taken. Prerequisite: CHEM 102 and NPRE 446.
| Principle Topics Covered | Hours (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| A. Introduction to Nuclear Structure and Radioactivity | 2 |
Introduction of Interaction of Radiation with Matter |
2 |
Radiation Detectors |
2 |
| B. Activation Analysis | 12 |
Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence |
4 |
Particle Spectroscopy |
|
| C. Radiation detectors and counting statistics | 2 weeks |
Fundamentals of gamma-ray spectroscopy |
2 weeks |
| D. Neutron activation analysis | 2 weeks |
Charged particle analysis |
2 weeks |
Oral Presentation |
2 weeks |
Neutron activation analysis |
2 weeks |
Parts A, B, C and D would be taken for 3/4 unit.
Parts B and D would be taken for 1/2 unit.
Basic Texts: Library handouts
Prerequisites: Chemistry 101, NPRE 446, or consent of instructor.
Purpose of Course: Nuclear Engineering majors must take 2 hours of specialized laboratory. That requirement may be satisfied by NPRE 423, 432, 444, or 453. This course will count as a NPRE restrictive group and technical elective for other majors in the College of Engineering as well as other campus departments.
The objective of this course is to introduce modern methods of nuclear analytical techniques in elemental determination of environmental, biological, geological and materials samples. Besides formal course work, laboratory experiments will focus on everyday practical problems in science and engineering. The use of computers and the implementation of software will be an integral part of data acquisition and analysis. This course fits into the Department of Nuclear Engineering's overall goal of broadening the experimental capabilities of students while offering courses suitable to campus-wide interest.
Instructor:
Credit: 2-3 Semester Hours or 1/2-3/4 Unit
Meeting hours per week: Lecture meets for 2 hours per week; lab meets for 4 hours per week.
Class registration opacity:
Semesters course offered: REFER TO MASTER LISTING
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