Radiation Protection / Radiation-Matter Interaction

In the first part of this course unit, a general overview of radiation-matter interactions will be presented, covering the various types of interactions and their associated detection methods. The second part will cover all aspects of radiation protection, focusing on the effects of radiation on living matter as well as appropriate protective measures for humans and the environment.

Hourly volumes*:

            CM: 12:00 p.m.

            TD: 8:00 a.m.

The objective of this course is to introduce the tools of radiometry, to understand the mechanisms of interaction between ionizing radiation and living matter, to learn about the various modes of exposure to ionizing radiation, and to use this knowledge to understand the protective measures, rules, and requirements related to radiation protection.

Basics of Radioactivity

Terminal Control

• Radiation-Matter Interactions:
• - Different categories of interactions
• - Detection Methods
• - List of the various detectors
• Effects of radiation on living matter:
• - Quantities and units: activity, absorbed dose, equivalent dose, effective dose
• - Different exposure modes
• - Effects on the cell and the organism: deterministic effects, stochastic effects
• - Data source: epidemiology, experimental studies
• - Low-dose cases
• Protection of People and the Environment:
• - Protection in Facilities: Principles of Radiation Protection—the ALARA Approach
• - Individual and collective radiation protection measures
• - Different exposure modes
• - Environmental protection: discharges, transfers, and harm to organisms

Administrative contact(s): Chemistry Master's Program Office

Master's in Chemistry @ umontpellier.fr