Measurement Methods and Radiation Detectors

Education facts

Code: 3RA048

The course provides theoretical and experimental knowledge of the detection of ionizing radiation and a good knowledge of measurement technology. The course covers measurement of small currents and charges, pulse height analysis, pulse statistics, recombination and dead time corrections. Gas, scintillation and semiconductor detectors are treated as well as neutron detectors and photographic film, TLD etc. Furthermore, gamma spectroscopy and experimental determination of activity including low activity measurements are covered. The course includes a mandatory laboratory part. The course comprises three modules 1. Theory part, 3 credits 2. Calculus, 2 credits 3. Laboratory part, 2.5 credits

Entry requirements

Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.Statitics 6 ECTS, and Atomic and nuclear physics 7.5 ECTS or Industrial Radiation Physics 7.5 ECTS, or corresponding. Recommended 7.5 ECTS electronics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

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.

• Measurement Methods and Radiation Detectors

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 29 September 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %