Advanced Gamma Nondestructive Assay
Learn about gamma ray based nondestructive assay concepts applied to nuclear nonproliferation needs.
Overview
This training course presents a wide range of gamma-ray measurement techniques used domestically, within the DOE complex, and globally by the IAEA and, other International nuclear regulatory agencies.
The uses for the gamma-ray measurement techniques covered in this course include:
- Material safeguards
- Criticality safety
- Material identification
- Nuclear security
The course is composed of lectures that describe underlying theories followed by hands-on laboratory exercises covering measurement techniques.
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Target Audience
Individuals that perform, manage, or supervise measurements involving gamma-ray detection and analysis. Auditors, regulators, and policy makers may also benefit from attending this course.
Objectives
To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the use of gamma-ray spectrometry and spectroscopy to nondestructively measure and analyze special nuclear materials and other radionuclides of interest.
Topics
- Fundamental principles of gamma-ray spectrometry
- Uranium enrichment measurements with the enrichment meter technique
- Uranium and plutonium isotopic composition measurement using response function analysis.
- Radionuclide Identification
NDA Equipment Covered: NaI and HPGe
Course Prerequisites
Previous Course Title: Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy for Nuclear Materials Accounting (MCA-343)
Duration
4.5 days
Typical Course Format
The Advanced Gamma Nondestructive Assay Training Course will meet at 8:30AM on:
Monday, March 8, 2021 at TA-66, Bldg 1, Conference Room A101.Course hours are:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM and Friday, 8:30AM to 12:00PM.
Please do not plan to leave the course earlier than noon on Friday, March 12, 2021.
A schedule will be provided on the first day of the course. Coffee, tea, and water will be available during the morning and afternoon breaks. An option for attending a no-host lunch at the training site will be provided for all students. The anticipated cost for these lunches will be approximately $5-10/person. The money will be collected on the day the lunch is served.
We will be entering into the laboratory to perform some measurements. For safety purposes, please be sure to wear closed toe shoes.
