Surface analysis for students in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences

V. H. Rotberg, J. Busby, O. Toader, G. S. Was

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Abstract

Students in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan are required to learn about the various applications of radiation. Because of the broad applicability of accelerators to surface analysis, one of these courses includes a laboratory session on surface analysis techniques such as Rutherford Backscattering Analysis (RBS) and Nuclear Reaction Analysis (NRA). In this laboratory session, the students determine the concentration of nitrogen atoms in various targets using RBS and NRA by way of the 14N(d,α)12C reaction. The laboratory is conducted in a hands-on format in which the students conduct the experiment and take the data. This paper describes the approach to teaching the theory and experimental methods behind the techniques, the conduct of the experiment and the analysis of the data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplication of Accelerators in Research and Industry
Subtitle of host publication17th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry
EditorsJerome L. Duggan, Margaret Hall, Ira Lon Morgan
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
Pages856-860
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)0735401497
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 26 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event17th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry - Denton, United States
Duration: Nov 12 2002Nov 16 2002

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume680
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenton
Period11/12/0211/16/02

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