Radiation protection / radiation-matter interaction

In the first part of this teaching unit, a general approach to radiation-matter interactions will be developed by addressing the different interactions and associated detection methods. A second part will develop all the concepts of radiation protection through the effects of radiation on living matter as well as the appropriate means of protection for humans and the environment.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 12 p.m.

            Tutorial: 8 hours

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

Basic elements of radioactivity

Terminal control

• Radiation/matter interactions:
• - Different categories of interactions
• - Detection methods
• - Inventory of different detectors
• Effects of radiation on living matter:
• - Quantities and units: activity, absorbed dose, equivalent dose, effective dose
• - Different exposure modes
• - Effects on cells and organisms: 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 – ALARA approach
• - Individual and collective radiation protection measures
• - Different exposure modes
• - Environmental protection: discharges, transfers, damage to organisms

Administrative contact(s): Master's in Chemistry Secretariat

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