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Ontario Tech University
   
    Nov 11, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
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RADI 4440U – Radioisotopes and Radiation Machines


This course describes the various methods by which radiation can be produced (isotopic and electronic), and explains the operating principles, design and construction of machines utilizing radiation sources. An introduction to radioisotope production methods is given, along with the fundamentals of enrichment schemes. Design of machines that produce gamma, neutron, electron-beam, ion-beam, photon, laser and ultra-violet radiation are discussed. Specific aspects of radiation machines studied include the detectors used for high-energy radiation, low and high vacuum technology, high voltage power supplies, electron and ion beam generation, electron lens system, and the mechanisms of particle acceleration. Included in the discussion will be safety aspects regarding these machines.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 1.5
Prerequisite(s): NUCL 2950U 



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