Syllabus

(10 hrs): Introduction to Radiation Physics and Atomic Structure: Basic concepts of radiation physics, Classification of radiation: Ionizing and Non-ionizing radiation, Sources of radiation: Natural and artificial sources, Atomic and nuclear structure, Radioactive decay and half-life, Binding energy and nuclear stability

(8 hrs): Interaction of Radiation with Matter: Interaction of charged particles with matter (elastic and inelastic collisions), Stopping power and range of charged particles, Interaction of photons with matter: Photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, Pair production, Neutron interaction with matter and moderation, Linear energy transfer (LET) and energy deposition.

(8 hrs): Radiation Detection and Measurement: Principles of radiation detection, Types of radiation detectors: Gas-filled detectors, Scintillation detectors, Semiconductor detectors, Detector efficiency and response, Pulse height analysis and energy resolution, Calibration and background radiation.

(6 hrs): : Radiation Shielding, Protection, and Safety Regulations: Basic principles of radiation shielding, Shielding materials and their properties, Attenuation and buildup factor concepts, Design of radiation shielding for gamma rays, neutrons, and beta particles, Radiation protection standards and safety regulations, Emergency response and radiation safety practices.

(4 hrs): Radiation Dosimetry and Biological Effects: Concepts of radiation dosimetry: Absorbed dose, equivalent dose, and effective dose, Radiation weighting factors and tissue weighting factors, Biological effects of ionizing radiation: Deterministic and stochastic effects, Dose-response relationships, Radiation risk assessment and ALARA principle.

Provide a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of radiation physics, including the interaction of radiation with matter.

Explore the properties, types, and sources of radiation used in scientific and industrial applications.

Introduce radiation detection techniques and dosimetry concepts for assessing radiation exposure.

Analyze radiation shielding, safety protocols, and regulatory standards for minimizing radiation

Develop analytical and computational skills necessary to solve radiation physics problems applicable to real-world scenarios.

Students will have achieved the ability to:
CO1. Explain the fundamental concepts of radiation physics, including types of radiation and their properties.

CO2. Analyze the interaction of radiation with matter and describe mechanisms such as photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, and pair production.

CO3. Apply principles of radiation detection and measurement techniques to assess radiation exposure.

CO4. Evaluate dosimetric principles, including absorbed dose, equivalent dose, and effective dose, for radiological protection.

CO5. Design appropriate radiation shielding solutions by applying knowledge of attenuation and material properties.

CO6. Demonstrate knowledge of radiation protection standards and safety protocols in compliance with national and international guidelines.

G. F. Knoll, Radiation Detection and Measurement, 4th Edition, Wiley, 2010.

J. S. Lilley, Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, Wiley, 2001.

F. H. Attix, Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry, Wiley-VCH, 2004

H. Cember and T. E. Johnson, Introduction to Health Physics, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2008.

D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4th Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2017.

J. Kenneth Shultis and Richard E. Faw, Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, 2016.