Gas detectors (Geiger counter): Operating characteristics of GM tube. Dead
time measurement. Counting statistics using GM tube, determination of
absorption coefficients in materials using GM tube, inverse square law.
2. Operation characteristics of spectroscopy electronics using a pulser, and an
oscilloscope.
3. Gamma-spectroscopy using NaI(Tl) scintillation detectors, SCA, and MCA.
Determination of mass absorption coefficient for gamma rays in lead and
steel.
Intended learning outcomes
Skills and Knowledge
Radiation detection devices and the difference between them
Student will be able to analyse the experiments results
The student interprets the curves
In addition, student links between theories and practical application of radiation detectors
The student can distinguishes between the different types of radiation types
