PHYS364: Principles and Applications of Neutron Activation Analysis

Irradiation facilities: Neutron Sources; Nuclear Reactors Source; Isotopic Neutron Sources; Neutron Generator (Accelerator) Sources; Kinetics of activation: Irradiation Scheme (Conditions); Gamma Ray Spectrometry (Measurement of Gamma Rays). Absolute Method; Relative (Comparative) Method; K₀ Method; Measurement and evaluation: Qualitative Analysis; Quantitative Analysis; Applications of neutron activation analysis: Environmental Studies - Pollution Studies; Forensic Investigations; Archaeological Studies, Biochemistry; Semiconductor Materials Studies; Geological Science; Soil Science; Epidemiology Studies.