Accelerator
US Particle Accelerator School
The US Particle Accelerator School (USPAS) is a graduate-level program that provides training in the science and technology of charged particle accelerators. It offers courses that are not typically available in standard university curricula, allowing students to gain competency in a short period. The USPAS holds sessions twice a year, each lasting two weeks, at locations near accelerator labs and facilities. Students can earn credit from sponsoring universities by completing course requirements. The USPAS also offers a Master's of Science Degree in collaboration with Indiana University Bloomington. Their website, The U.S. Particle Accelerator School , contains a wealth of resources and course materials, some of which are summarized and linked below.
Induced Radioactivity at Accelerators
- This chapter describes the production of induced radioactivity at accelerators. The discussion begins with a review of the basic principles of the production of radioactivity. It proceeds with a discussion of the activation of accelerator components including some generalizations that may be used for practical health physics applications. Production and propagation of accelerator-produced radioactivity in environmental media such as air, soil, rock, and water also is addressed and introductory material connecting meteorology and hydrogeology with the transport of this radioactivity is included. The use of induced radioactivity in radiation measurements at accelerators concludes this chapter.
Accelerator Radiation Physics for Personnel and Environmental Protection
- Fermilab's publication on "Accelerator Radiation Physics for Personnel and Environmental Protection" serves as a comprehensive guide to radiation safety at accelerator facilities. The guide begins with a review of basic radiation physics concepts and units, including relativistic effects relevant to high-energy accelerators. It then delves into the different types of radiation fields produced at accelerators, including prompt radiation fields (bremsstrahlung, neutrons) and induced radioactivity. The publication also provides detailed information on shielding techniques and materials, including specialized topics like synchrotron radiation and radiation transport through labyrinths. It emphasizes practical applications with examples and case studies, making it a valuable resource for those involved in radiation protection at accelerators. Overall, the publication is an indispensable tool for radiation protection professionals, accelerator physicists, and engineers, providing a thorough overview of the topic with both theoretical and practical guidance.