Speaker
Prof.
Francesc Salvat
(University of Barcelona)
Description
Introductory concepts: cross section, mean free path and attenuation coefficients. Interaction of photons with matter: photoelectric effect (Auger electrons and fluorescence photons), Compton scattering, pair production, Rayleigh scattering. Interaction of electrons with matter. Emphasis on materials commonly used as radiation detectors (Si, GaAs, CdTe, CdZnTe, Ge)
Author
Prof.
Francesc Salvat
(University of Barcelona)
