Learning radiation protection on the SUR-100
Radioactivity surrounds us everywhere and has many applications in everyday life and technology.
Unfortunately, we have no sensory perception of ionizing radiation − as a rule, we simply do not see, hear, smell, taste or feel radioactive substances.
Even the smallest amounts can be very dangerous if you have not learned how to handle radioactive substances.
Since 1973, Furtwangen University has had a Siemens teaching reactor, a so-called zero-power reactor with the designation SUR-100, which is suitable for teaching and research.
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Purpose of lab
The following are examples of measurements which can be carried out:
- Gamma dose rate measurements (local dose measurements)
- Gamma spectrometry
- Radon measurements
- Contamination measurements
By taking the corresponding elective courses (radiation protection course: theory, practical course: expertise), students can acquire specialist knowledge in radiation protection for the specialist knowledge groups S2.2 and S4.2 in accordance with the “Technical Specialist Knowledge Guideline according to the Radiation Protection Ordinance”. Specialist knowledge S4.1 covers the handling of open and enclosed radioactive substances with activities up to 10^5 times the exemption limit.
Head of Lab
As an expert in radiation measurement I am happy to advise you!
