The course gives an overview of the physics and practical principles of imaging techniques using ionizing radiation such as X-rays, gamma photons, and neutrons in the context of various industrial (non-medical) challenges. This includes the interaction of radiation with matter, parameters affecting imaging performance, source and detector technology, image processing, and tomographic techniques.
Objective
Understanding of the principles and applicability of various radiation-based imaging techniques including radiography and tomography to various industrial challenges.
Content
principles of radiation imaging; physics of interaction of radiation with matter (X-ray, gamma, neutron); X-ray source physics and technology; neutron source physics and technology; radiation detection principles; radiation detection as applied to imaging; radiography (image quality parameters, image processing); computed tomography (image reconstruction techniques, artifacts, image processing); overview of more exotic techniques (e.g. dual modality, fast neutrons, time of flight); general industrial applications, security applications; special issues in dynamic imaging and example applications; PET/PEPT imaging; nuclear energy applications
Lecture notes
Lecture slides will be provided, as well as references for further reading
Literature
- Wang, Industrial Tomography: Systems and Applications - Knoll, Radiation Detection and Measurement - Kak & Slaney, Principles of Computerized Tomographic Imaging
Prerequisites / Notice
Recommended courses (not binding): 151-0163-00L Nuclear Energy Conversion, 151-2035-00L, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection, 151-0123-00L, Experimental Methods for Engineers, MATLAB skills for exercises.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course