All “Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity” experiments
Natural Radioactivity of Polo Scientifico Tecnologico
The aim of this lab was the full characterization of a system for high energy cosmic ray detection.
CAEN Educational EasyPET Kit: Feedback on Experience
A short review about portable didactic PET system for high-level education
Hands-on Photon Counting Statistics
Download printable version Difficult Execution Time Data Analysis Radioactive Sources No Gamma Hardware setup This experiment guide is referred to the SP5600E/AN Educational Kit. Equipment SP5600E/AN- Educational Kit Purpose of the experiment Statistical properties of the light pulses emitted by a LED driver. Fundamentals Spontaneous emission of light results from random decays of
Spatial Resolution
Download printable version Difficult Execution Time Data Analysis Radioactive Sources No Yes Equipment SP5700/701 - EasyPET 22Na Radioactive source (recommended: 1/2 inch disc, 10 μCi) Purpose of the experiment Evaluation of the spatial resolution of a PET system composed of two detector modules. The main goal of the PET studies is to obtain
Two-dimensional Reconstruction of a Radioactive Source
Download printable version Difficult Execution Time Data Analysis Radioactive Sources No Yes Equipments SP5700/701 - EasyPET 22Na Radioactive source (recommended: 1/2 inch disc, 10 μCi) Purpose of the experiment Understanding the technique of the nuclear imaging and the setup optimization of the parameters by performing two-dimensional image reconstruction of 22Na radioactive source. Fundamentals
Positron Annihilation Detection
Download printable version Difficult Execution Time Data Analysis Radioactive Sources No Yes Equipment SP5700/701 - EasyPET 22Na Radioactive source (recommended: 1/2 inch disc, 10 μCi) Purpose of the experiment Positron annihilation detection by using a couple of detectors composed of a LYSO scintillating crystal coupled to a Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM). Fundamentals The underlying
Basic Measurements: γ Spectroscopy and System Linearity
Download printable version DifficultExecution TimeData AnalysisRadioactive SourcesNoYes Equipments SP5701 - EasyPET 22Na Radioactive source (recommended: 1/2 inch disc, 10 μCi) Purpose of the experiment Gamma spectroscopy studies by using a gamma radioactive sources and by analysing the signals produced by the interaction of the gamma with one of the scintillating crystals of the system.
β-Radiation as a Method to Measure Paper Sheet Grammage and Thin Layer Thickness
Download printable version Difficult Execution Time Data Analysis Radioactive Sources No Yes Equipment SP5600D/AN - Educational Kit Beta Radioactive Source Purpose of the experiment Estimation of the instrument sensitivity in the measurement of thin layer thickness by beta particle attenuation. Fundamentals Beta attenuation represents a golden standard in the quality control of paper
β Radiation: Transmission through Matter
Download printable version Difficult Execution Time Data Analysis Radioactive Sources No Yes Equipment SP5600D/AN - Educational Beta Kit Beta Radioactive Source Purpose of the experiment Attenuation measurement of the intensity of β radioactive source as a function of the absorber thickness by using two absorber materials: aluminium and paper sheets. Fundamentals β-particle is
β-Spectroscopy
Download printable version Difficult Execution Time Data Analysis Radioactive Sources No Yes Equipment SP5600D/AN - Educational Beta Kit Beta Radioactive Source Purpose of the experiment After gamma spectrometry, the student is introduced to the measurement and interpretation of β spectra, using a plastic scintillator tile. Fundamentals There are three different beta decays: β-
