Fundamentals of Nuclear Forensic Science

Who Should Attend

Chemists, engineers, scientists, technicians, and managers who recognize the need for improvement of their skill set and fundamental knowledge of Nuclear Forensic Science. Completion of this four day course will enhance and support nuclear related decision-making as well as provide formal academic principles in Nuclear Sciences.

The Needs - How You'll Benefit from This Course

Many in both undergraduate and graduate studies have not had a great deal of formal academic training in the fundamentals of Actinide/Nuclear Chemistry. There is an urgent need for formal education on both nuclear and radiochemical concepts. In the past, many learning opportunities at nuclear sites have consisted of on the job training as well as safety related training. This training does fulfill its intended purpose.

In this course you will:

Consult with seasoned experts on your separations problems and challenges

Develop a knowledge of Nuclear/ Radiochemistry principles needed for decision making in the nuclear forensic arena

Better understand which instrument techniques meet a specific radioanalytical need

Receive references to deepen your understanding of nuclear concepts and fundamentals

Learn methods of optimizing nuclear forensic operations

Key Topics You'll Learn About

Fundamental Principles of Trans-Uranium Elements

Fundamental Principles of Fission Products

Fundamental Principles of Rapid Screening Measurements

Fundamental Principles of Non- Destructive Assay

Fundamental Principles of Neutron Activation Analysis

Fundamental Principles of Alpha Spectrometry

Fundamental Principles of Gamma Spectrometry

Fundamental Principles of Neutron Counting

Fundamental Principles of Portal Counting

Fundamental Principles of Liquid Scintillation Counting

Fundamental Principles of Gas Flow Proportional Counting

Best Methods and Strategies for Separation Chemistry

Making Reliable & High Quality Measurements in Nuclear Forensic

Fundamental Principles of Contamination Control

Fundamental Principles of Reporting of Results

Fundamental Principles of External Communication

Program Agenda - What You'll Learn in this Course *All courses are taught from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm each day

Day 1:

Classification of Radionuclides
Nuclear Interactions & Reactions
Chart of the Nuclides and Nuclear Concepts
Statistics, Nuclear Decay Calculations & Detection Limits
Fundamental Principles of Trans-Uranium Elements
Fundamental Principles of Fission Products
Fundamental Principles of Rapid Screening Measurements

Day 2:

Fundamental Principles of Neutron Activation Analysis
Fundamental Principles of Alpha Spectrometry
Fundamental Principles of gamma Spectrometry

Day 3:

Fundamental Principles of Liquid Scintillation Counting
Fundamental Principles of Gas Flow Proportional Counting
Sample Handling/Preparation Strategies
Nuclear Measurement Strategies
Forensic Optimization Strategies

Day 4:

Best Methods and Strategies for Destructive Sample Preparation

Making Reliable & High Quality Measurements in Nuclear Forensic

Fundamental Principles of Contamination Control

Fundamental Principles of Reporting of Results

Fundamental Principles of External Communication

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Flexible - able to alter material according to class needs. Alpha/beta ratio info new to me. A few things we can actually do in our small lab. Radiochemistry Society website - know where to go for answers in the future.