Radiation Dosimetry

Education facts

Code: FK5031

The course covers Fundamental dosimetric quantities and units. Radiation field parameters. Different types of radiation equilibrium and calculations of absorbed dose. Relation between dose in dosimeter and surrounding medium (cavity theories). The Fano theorem. Perturbation correction actors and interface problems. Experimental dosimetry. Absolute and relative measuring dosimeters. Calibration of ionization chambers. Neutron dosimetry. Micro dosimetry. This knowledge is fundamental for all applications where ionizing radiation is used, The course is thus valuable for professional applications in both medicine and radiation protection

Entry requirements

For access to the course knowledge and skills equivalent to the following courses is required: - Mathematics for Natural Sciences I, 15 hp (MM2002) - Mathematics for Natural Sciences II, 15 hp (MM4001) - Mathematics II - Analysis, part A, 7.5 hp (MM5010) - Mathematics II - Analysis, part B, 7.5 hp (MM5011) - Mathematics II - Linear Algebra, 7.5 hp (MM5012) - Classical Physics, 30 hp (FK3014) - Programming, numerical methods and statistics for physicists, 15 hp (FK4026) or both of the courses Physics with digital tools, 7.5 hp (FK4025) och Probability theory and statistics for teachers, 7.5 hp (MT1011) - Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 hp (FK5020) - Electromagnetism and waves, 7.5 hp (FK5019) - Experimental physics, 7.5 hp (FK5021) - Quantum Phenomenology and Radiation Physics , 7.5 hp (FK5015) - Radiation Sources with Medical Applications, 7.5 hp (FK5028) - Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter, 9 hp (FK5029) - Radiation Detectors and Measuring Methods, 7.5 hp (FK5030)

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Radiation Dosimetry

  Stockholm University

  Start date: 9 February 2026

  End date: 15 March 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %