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Kadri Isakar , Enn Realo Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

Radiation Protection and Measurements (LOFY.03.067) Overview The IAEA Knowledge Management Assist Visit on Benchmarking Nuclear Education 9th of October 2012, Tartu. Kadri Isakar , Enn Realo Institute of Physics, University of Tartu. General characteristics. 1 semester, 6 EAP Lectures: 40 h

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Kadri Isakar , Enn Realo Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

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  1. Radiation Protection and Measurements(LOFY.03.067)OverviewThe IAEA Knowledge Management Assist Visit on Benchmarking Nuclear Education9th of October 2012, Tartu Kadri Isakar, Enn Realo Institute of Physics, University of Tartu

  2. General characteristics • 1 semester, 6 EAP • Lectures: 40 h • Practical work/seminars: 24 h • Homework: 92 h • At the end: • Exam • Essay • Presentation

  3. Topics covered • Quantities and units used in • radiation protection. • Interaction of ionizing radiation • with matter. • Radiation detectors and measurements. • Biological effects of ionizing radiation. • Principles of radiation protection; international organisations; regulatory framework. • Assessment of external and internal exposures. • Occupational and public exposures and protection. • Intervention measures in existing and emergency exposure situations.

  4. Results expected Understandingofdosimetricquantities and unitsusedinradiationprotection. Understangingoftheprocessesofinteractionbetweenalpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation and matter. Understandingof and experiancewithmostcommondetectors and measuerementmethodsofionizingradiation. Abilitytoestimatethedosestoindividualsarisingfromexternal and internalexposures. Understandingoftheinternationalrecommendations on basicsafetyprinciples and theregulatoryinfrastructure.

  5. Thank you! Questions?

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