FK0040 Production of Dosimetric Material and Luminescence II

6 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code FK0040
Name Production of Dosimetric Material and Luminescence II
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

To comprehend optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) method, to teach OSL-based dosimetric material production and to give information about OSL dosimeters.

Course Content

Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) method, OSL decay curve analysis, OSL measurement systems, Electron traps, OSL and TL traps, The production methods of dosimetric material, The production of OSL dosimeter (OSLD) and dose tests, OSLDs and their properties, The usage areas of OSLDs, Error calculations.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Resources

Thermoluminescence of solids (SWS McKeever), Optically stimulated luminescence: Fundamentals and Applications (EG Yukihara, SWS McKeever), Luminescence of Solids (Editor: D.R. Vij), Numerical and Practical Exercises in Thermoluminescence (Paganis, Kitis, Furetta)

Notes

Lecture Notes, Lecture presentations


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the methods of thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL).
LO02 Summarizes the knowledge about the optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) method.
LO03 Analyzes the OSL decay curves and basic OSL parameters.
LO04 Recognizes the OSL measurement systems.
LO05 Employes the OSL measurement systems.
LO06 Distinguishes the electron traps of OSL and TL mechanisms.
LO07 Designs an experiment related to the production of dosimetric materials with OSL properties.
LO08 Makes decisions about how to evaluate the OSL-based dosimetric materials produced.
LO09 Organizes the use of dosimeters and radiation dose calculations in medicine.
LO10 Calculates the errors and uncertainties of the data obtained in critical radiation dose measurements.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal 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. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use the equipment used in the field. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret observational and experimental results. 5
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. 5
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret information in their field written and oral 5
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. 4
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. 5
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. 5
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems.
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. 5
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. 4
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. 3
PLO18 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal 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. 5
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can develop original solutions to physical problems.
PLO20 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) method Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 OSL decay curve analyzes Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
3 OSL measurement systems Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar
4 Electron traps Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
5 OSL and Thermoluminescence (TL) traps Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma
6 Production and testing of dosimetric properties of OSL-based dosimeters Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Deney / Laboratuvar, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Production and testing of dosimetric properties of TL-based dosimeters Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Deney / Laboratuvar, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Midterm Exam Reading book and literature review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım
9 Usage areas of OSL dosimeters Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma
10 Usage areas of TL dosimeters Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma
11 Detailed analyzes of OSL decay curves Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
12 Detailed analyzes of TL decay curves Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
13 Dosimeter calibration techniques Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
14 Dosimetric calculations in radiotherapy Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma
15 Error analysis and statistical methods in radiation dose calculations Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
16 Final Exam Reading book and literature review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım
17 Final Exam Reading book and literature review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 12 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 162
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,48
ECTS 6 ECTS