Radiation Interaction 7.5 credits

About the course

The course starts with a description of the kinematics of photons with matter. The cross section of the processes and their dependent on photon energy, atomic number and density are described in detail. Moreover, a description of charged particle interaction processes, Bethe-Blocks mass stopping power, energy losses in the form of bremsstrahlung cross sections and parameter dependent. The course also includes the principle function of neutrons and X-ray interaction. An Introduction to Monte-Carlo technique applied to ionizing radiation interactions are included.
The course also includes mandatory laboratory work.

The course comprises three modules
1. Theoretical part, 2.5 credits
2. Calculation part, 2.5 credits
3. Laboratory work, 2.5 credits

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Spring 2027
- Radiation Interaction
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  VT27 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 15 September 2026
  
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  Starts
  3 May 2027
  
  Ends
  6 June 2027
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-3100J
  
  Eligibility
  
  University: At least 90 ECTS credits including the courses Atomic and Nuclear Physics 7.5 credits or Nuclear Physics 7.5 credits and Quantum Physics 4.5 credits or corresponding. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
  
  Selection
  
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  The online application opens 15 September 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 20,800
  
  Total fee: SEK 20,800
  
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