Entry requirements

120 credits. Basic knowledge of ionising radiation corresponding to Quantum Physics, Nuclear and particle physics, Nuclear Science with modern applications.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• master the modelling of test setups, experiments and systems
• have the knowledge to choose for the formulated problem the appropriate parameters and libraries
• evaluate the result from the simulation and to verify the simulation
• be prepared to apply the knowledge in research and industrial applications

Content

The course will treat a number of modelling methods for ionising and non-ionising radiation used in nuclear , particle and in space physics but also very useful for calculations in industry. The tools covered are already being used in nuclear and medical industry which will make a student are well prepared for work outside academia. The course will introduce the most common simulation and modelling tools in this field.

PENELOPE - Monte Carlo simulation package for photon and electron transport (www.nea.fr)

MNCP - Monte Carlo package for neutron and photon simulation (www.lanl.gov)

GEANT - Simulation package for particle transport trough matter (geant4.cern.ch)

FLUKA - Calculation of particle transport and interactions with matter (www.fluka.org)

The properties of the different packages will be reviewed. Elements contained by the project works are: Analysis and characterisation of problem, planning of modelling project, methods for modelling of complex geometries, selecting simulation parameters and library, optimising the simulation project, verification of the simulation result.

Instruction

Introductory lectures and supervised project work (PBL)

Assessment

Accomplished and passed project work.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.