Training

Basics of Alpha Spectroscopy

SP-100-3

Duration:
3 Days

Requirements:
No. Basic chemical knowledge is helpful.

Price Target:
This course highlights the practical aspects of alpha spectroscopy and provides participants with basic knowledge of the characteristics, interactions and detection of alpha particles.

Description:
It is generally known that, particularly in alpha spectroscopy, the quality of the analysis results is highly dependent on the quality of sample preparation. This aspect is given particular attention: After the theoretical development of the course material (1st day), the previously acquired knowledge is put into practice on the 2nd day. For this purpose, the course participants will have the opportunity to study the radiochemical preparation and analyzes of environmental samples in suitable laboratory rooms. Comprehensive study documents will be given to you for this purpose.

Basics of Gamma Spectroscopy

SP-101-2

Duration:
2 Days

Requirements:
None. Basic physical knowledge is helpful.

Price Target:
Theoretical aspects of gamma spectroscopy are the subject of this course. Basic knowledge about the characteristics, interactions and detection of gamma quanta is imparted.

Description:
The course is divided into three main topics: interactions of gamma quanta with matter, physical principles of detectors for gamma radiation and fundamentals of electronic signal processing.

The following topics are discussed in detail: photo effect, COMPTON scattering, pair formation effect, energy band model, charge carrier formation, charge collection and momentum buildup, doping of semiconductor crystals, p-n junction, materials for the production of semiconductor detectors, semiconductor detector designs, principle of the scintillation detector, scintillation process in activated, inorganic Crystals, inorganic scintillator materials, secondary electron multipliers, photodiodes for reading out inorganic scintillators, preamplifiers, spectroscopy amplifiers, analogue-digital converters, multiplexers.

APEX-Alpha System Basics

SO-206-3

Length of Time:
3 Days

Requirements:
None. Basic knowledge of alpha spectroscopy (course SP-100-3) is helpful.

Price Target:
The aim of this course is to familiarize the participant with the basic functions of APEX-Alpha, which they need for routine operation in the laboratory.

Description:
The course begins with a brief overview of the structure and philosophy of the APEX-Alpha software, as well as its interaction with the Genie spectroscopy software. Other course topics include the setup and calibration of an AlphaAnalyst system, the use of editors and the creation of procedures, the basic operations and analysis phases, as well as quality assurance and system management. Since an AlphaAnalyst system is provided for this course, participants are given ample opportunity to practice the topics discussed "hands-on".

APEX-InVivo System Basics

SO-205-3

Duration:
3 Days

Requirements:
None. Basic knowledge of γ-spectroscopy (course SP-101-2), Genie spectroscopy software (course SO-200-3), and the Genie reporting system (course SO-202-2) is helpful.

Price Target:
The ABACOS system basics course is aimed at ABACOS beginners who would like to expand their knowledge of the software, hardware and applications of a whole body counter measuring station.

Description:
This beginners course covers all basic aspects related to an ABACOS whole body counter measuring station:

• System configuration
• Setting and using the basic spectroscopy software
• Data transfer and manipulation
• Setting parameters and libraries in APEX-InVivo
• Perform calibrations and system management functions

Genie Programming

SO-203-4

Duration:
4 Days

Requirements:
Basic knowledge of Genie spectroscopy software (course SO-200-3) required. Basic knowledge of any programming language is helpful.

Price Target:
This advanced course is designed as an introduction to the Genie programming interface and is aimed at the Genie system manager or programmer who wants to create their own applications.

Description:
The Genie programming interface allows the user to automate any setting, measurement or analysis task. This course provides an introduction to using the Genie programming interface under Visual Basic and shows the various options. An overview of the Genie spectroscopy software, the CAM file structure and components is given and expanded upon with examples.

Genie Reporting System

SO-202-2

Duration:
2 Days

Requirements:
Basic knowledge of Genie spectroscopy software (course SO-200-3) required. Basic knowledge of any programming language is helpful.

Price Target:
This course is aimed at the advanced Genie user who wants to create their own report templates or modify existing report templates.

Description:
During this course, the participant will be introduced to the structure and capabilities of the Genie reporting system. The report template commands, variables and filters are explained and used to create or change report templates. For this purpose, examples of report templates are handed out on a diskette and edited.
Other topics in this course include the CAM file structure and the use of the reporting system, both in interactive and batch mode.

Genie Quality Assurance

SO-201-1

Duration:
1 Day

Requirements:
Basic knowledge of Genie spectroscopy software (course SO-200-3) required.

Price Target:
This one-day course is aimed at the advanced user of Genie spectroscopy software who would like to learn the uses and features of the Genie Quality Assurance option.

Description:
With the help of the quality assurance software, important system parameters such as the detector detection probability, the peak position or the half-width can be checked and a statement can be made about the quality and stability of a system. This course shows the individual functions of the QS software and their application and provides an introduction to integrating QS into your own batch procedures.

Genie Spectroscopy Software

SO-200-3

Duration:
3 Days

Requirements:
None. Basic knowledge of gamma spectroscopy (course SP-101-1) is helpful.

Price Target:
The “Genie Spectroscopy Software” course is aimed primarily at new or future users of the Genie spectroscopy software. It is also suitable as a “refresher course” for more experienced users.

Description:
This beginner's course covers all basic aspects related to the setup, use and operation of the Genie spectroscopy software. Starting with the description of the structure of this software, the individual components (VKA input, certificate file and nuclide library editor, VKA display/control) and their functions are discussed step by step. The participants are given sufficient opportunity to become active themselves:
The participants are provided with a sufficient number of spectroscopy systems on which they can immediately implement the learning content in practice.