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.
Measurement Methods and Radiation Detectors, 7.5 credits
Autumn Term 2025
Starts
1 September 2025
Ends
30 September 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English (upon request)
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
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 Swedish upper secondary course English A/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Selection
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-33425
Application
Please note: This application round is intended only for applicants within the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
Online application service in Swedish will open 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 April 2025. How to apply
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
