13M064DZZ - Selected Topics in Ionizing Radiation Metrology

Course specification
Course title		Selected Topics in Ionizing Radiation Metrology
Acronym		13M064DZZ
Study programme		Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module		Applied Mathematics, Audio and Video Technologies, Biomedical and Environmental Engineering, Biomedical and Nuclear Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics, Electronics and Digital Systems, Energy Efficiency, Information and communication technologies, Information and Communication Technologies, Microwave Engineering, Nanoelectronics and Photonics, Power Systems - Networks and Systems, Power Systems - Renewable Energy Sources, Power Systems - Substations and Power Equipment, Signals and Systems, Software Engineering
Type of study		master academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)		professor Koviljka Stanković professor PhD Miloš Vujisić
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)		asst. MA Dimitrije Popović, electrical and computer engineer
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)		professor Koviljka Stanković professor PhD Miloš Vujisić asst. MA Dimitrije Popović, electrical and computer engineer
ESPB		6.0	Status	elective
Condition
The goal		Acquiring advanced knowledge of radiation measurements, dosimetry, detectors, dosimeters and spectrometers of ionizing radiation, methods and techniques of radiation protection.
The outcome		High-level knowledge of the physical principles of ionizing radiation detection, and of the technical characteristics of radiation detectors and dosimeters. Mastering the criteria for selecting the appropriate type of detector. Proficiency in ionizing radiation measurements, selection of dosimeters for radiation monitoring, as well as for implementing radiation protection measures.
Contents
Contents of lectures		Types and sources of ionizing radiation. Activity. Radiometric quantities. Radiation interactions. Radiation detectors and spectrometers. Alternative and new types of detectors. Dosimetric quantities. Cavity theories. Dosimeters. Biological effects of radiation. Micro and nanodosimetry. Physical quantities in radiation protection. Radiation protection measures: dosimetric monitoring and shielding.
Contents of exercises		Problem-solving exercises (which illustrate topics covered by the theoretical contents of the course).
Literature
M. Vujisić, K. Stanković - Ionizing Radiation Metrology (Lecture handouts) (ETF, Belgrade, 2026) Glenn F. Knoll - Radiation Detection and Measurement (4th edition) (Wiley, 2010) (Original title) Claude Leroy, Pier-Giorgio Rancoita - Principles of Radiation Interaction in Matter and Detection (4th edition, World Scientific Publishing Co., 2015) (Original title) Syed Naeem Ahmed - Physics and Engineering of Radiation Detection (2nd edition, Elsevier, 2014) (Original title) J.J. Bevelacqua - Contemporary Health Physics (2nd edition, Wiley-VCH, 2009) (Original title)
Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
Lectures	Exercises	OTC	Study and Research	Other classes
3	1	1
Methods of teaching		Lectures, problem-solving exercises, project assignments.
Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
Pre obligations		Points	Final exam	Points
Activites during lectures			Test paper	30
Practical lessons			Oral examination
Projects
Colloquia
Seminars		70