Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (PhD) | |
| Code | FK721 |
| Name | Thermoluminesans dosimetry I |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ZEHRA YEĞİNGİL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To teach the thermoluminescence technique to the student, The materials which have the thermoluminescence characteristics will be identified, To describe the thermoluminescence properties of the thermoluminescent phosphors, To make clear about the emission spectra of these materials.
Course Content
A simple model for thermoluminescence, Thermoluminescence and color centers in lithium fluoride, Thermal annealing effects on the thermoluminescence of lithium fluoride, Preparation of lithium fluoride dosimetric material, Use of lithium borate for thermoluminescence dosimetry, Thermoluminescent properties of natural calcium fluoride, Emission spectra of various thermoluminescent materials
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Approximate solutions of the balance equations for the kinetic electron process of thermoluminescence and thermally stimulated conductivity are learned |
| LO02 | The formulas for thermoluminescence by Randall and Wilkins and by Garlick and Gibson are learned |
| LO03 | The description of thermoluminescence and color centers in Lithium fluoride thermoluminescent material are learned |
| LO04 | The effect of isothermal annealing before and after irradiation upon the thermoluminescent glow curve of LiF are learned |
| LO05 | The effect of rate of cooling on TL glow curve are demonstrated |
| LO06 | Lithium tetraborate TL dosimetric material is became known by describing the luminescence characteristics |
| LO07 | Synthesis of lithium tetraborate material in the laboratory is learned |
| LO08 | How to measure the TL characteristics of lithium tetraborate is learned |
| LO09 | Calcium fluoride TL dosimetric material is became known by describing the luminescence characteristics |
| LO10 | Synthesis of Calcium fluoride material in the laboratory is learned |
| LO11 | How to measure the TL characteristics of Calcium fluoride is learned |
| LO12 | The emission spectrum of beryllium oxide is learned |
| LO13 | The emission spectrum of Lithium fluoride is learned |
| LO14 | The emission spectrum of Lithium tetraborate is learned |
| LO15 | The emission spectrum of calcium fluoride is learned |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Based on the qualifications of the MA level, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the physics area. | |
| PLO02 | - | Use the equipment used in the field. | |
| PLO03 | - | Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy | |
| PLO04 | - | Interpret observational and experimental results. | |
| PLO05 | - | Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. | |
| PLO06 | - | Interpret information in their field written and oral | |
| PLO07 | - | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO08 | - | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | |
| PLO09 | - | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO10 | - | Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. | |
| PLO11 | - | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | |
| PLO12 | - | Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought. | |
| PLO13 | - | Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. | |
| PLO14 | - | Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO15 | - | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO16 | - | Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. | |
| PLO17 | - | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. | |
| PLO18 | - | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO19 | - | Can develop original solutions to physical problems. | |
| PLO20 | - | Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approximate solutions of the balance equations for the kinetic electron process of thermoluminescence and thermally stimulated conductivity | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 2 | The formulas for thermoluminescence by Randall and Wilkins and by Garlick and Gibson | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 3 | The description of thermoluminescence and color centers in Lithium fluoride thermoluminescent material | The subject is described by demonstrations | |
| 4 | The effect of isothermal annealing before and after irradiation upon the thermoluminescent glow curve of LiF | The last literature related with the subject is read and prepared | |
| 5 | The effect of rate of cooling on TL glow curve | A homework is prepared which covers the related subjects | |
| 6 | Lithium tetraborate TL dosimetric material and the luminescence characteristics | The homework problems are solved | |
| 7 | Synthesis of lithium tetraborate material in the laboratory | The previous chapters are repeated | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Problems are solved | |
| 9 | Measuring the TL characteristics of lithium tetraborate | The new subjects are mentioned and are prepared | |
| 10 | Calsium fluoride TL dosimetric material and the luminescence characteristics | The related homework is prepared | |
| 11 | Synthesis of Calcium fluoride material in the laboratory | Chemicals are prepared for the synthesis | |
| 12 | Measuring the TL characteristics of Calcium fluoride | The related homework is prepared | |
| 13 | The emission spectrum of Lithium fluoride | The RL spectrum instrument is organized | |
| 14 | The emission spectrum of beryllium oxide | The data of the spectrum analysis is drown | |
| 15 | The emission spectra of Lithium tetraborate and calcium fluoride | Various problems are prepared and solved | |
| 16 | Term Exams | The questions are prepared for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | The questions are prepared for the exam |