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Rensselaer Catalog 2024-2025 [Archived Catalog]

MANE 6260 - Radiation Technology and Applications

An introductory course on the generation, distribution, and interaction of ionizing radiation. Radiation sources such as radioisotopes, accelerators, focused ion beams, and cosmic rays are studied. Applications to semiconductor electronic devices, chemical polymerization, food preservation, sterilization, material modification, industrial and medical radiography, and radiation damage are presented.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:None.  MANE 4480  or equivalent is strongly recommended.

When Offered: Upon sufficient demand.

Co-Listed: MANE 4420  Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and the co-listed course.

Credit Hours: 3