Module timetable
20-24 January 2025.
Module overview
Credits
This module is worth 15 credits.
| Module structure | Length of study |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 hours |
| Practicals | 20 hours |
| Turorials/discussions | 8 hours |
| Private study | 35 hours |
| Post-course assignment | 75 hours |
Topics
To introduce the subject of radiation shielding and illustrate solutions to the particle transport equation in the context of Monte Carlo and deterministic transport codes. Simple shielding methods will be compared with sophisticated complex calculations in order to familiarise students with the essential concepts. As well as the core material, the course has four external lecturers who are experts in their respective fields. The use of Monte Carlo and Deterministic Codes will be presented in the context of industry needs and requirements. Shielding applications and the shielding design process will be discussed.
This module will include lectures on the following topics:
- The Particle Transport Equation
- Radiological protection principles
- Simple shielding methods
- Monte Carlo and Deterministic codes
- Advanced shielding methods
- The design process
- Real examples.
The module will have nine lectures, four of which will be presented by key experts from respective parts of the nuclear shielding community. The module has a practical component which allows experimental validation of the initial MCNP Monte Carlo simulation codes for neutron and gamma radiation fields. The post course assignment extends the simulation work to look at more advanced problems.
Module leader
Professor Andy Boston.
Contact
Email: A.J.Boston@liverpool.ac.uk.
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