1. Radioanalytical Working Methods for Scientists Robert Schupfner Central Radionuclide Lab – URA-Lab

2. COURSE Lecture room: H44 Time: 15:15 to 16:00 Summary On Tuesday: Time Table

3. What is the meaning of the term “Radio analysis” As a consequence every justified practices including handling of radioactive substances must consider both: the benefit and the risk. There is a wide range of applications of radionuclides The effects of ionizing radiation to human tissues can cause severe damage and injuries for example cancer.  Knowledge on radio analytical methods

4. What is the meaning of the term “Radio analysis” Determination of the activity concentration or the spatial distribution of radionuclides detecting the ionizing radiation caused by radioactive decay

5. A. Introduction 1. General Aspects 2. Unsealed Radioactive Substances 3. Sealed Radioactive Substances 4. Neutrons Summary

6. B. Production of Radionuclides and Radiolabeled Compounds 1. Production in Nuclear Reactors 2. Production in Accelerators 3. Radionuclide Generators 4. Radiolabeled Compounds Summary

7. C. Radioactivity 1. Stability of the Atomic Nucleus 2. Principles of the radioactive decay 3. Modes of Decay and Nuclear Radiation Summary

8. D. Radiation Exposure 1. Effects of Ionizing Radiation on the Human Body 2. Terms of Dose 3. Radiation Exposure of Human Summary

9. E. Legal Foundations of Radiation Protection 1. The double-sided character of radioactivity 2. The Development of the Radiation Protection Ordinance 3. The Radiation Protection Ordinance (RPO) 4. Important Content of the RPO 5. Protection of Individuals in Radiation Protection Areas Summary

10. F. Methods of Detection of Nuclear Radiation 1. Single Nuclide Determination 2. Multi Nuclide Determination 3. Determination of Activity 4. Methods of Radiation Detection Measurement 5. Spectrometric Methods 6. Neutron Detectors 7. Spatially Resolving Devices 8. Isotopic Dilution Analysis Summary

11. G. Laboratory Course 1. Contamination Monitoring 2. Properties of Nuclear Radiation 3. Rules of save handling of unsealed radioactive substances Obligatory to persons being intended for performing tasks within radiation protection areas of the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy of the University of Regensburg Summary