OCTOBER 2018 Sub. Code: 4015
M.Sc. MEDICAL PHYSICS DEGREE EXAMS
FIRST YEAR
PAPER V RADIATION DETECTORS AND INSTRUMENTATION
Q.P. Code 284015
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
I. Elaborate on x 20 40)
1. Explain the characteristics of Gas Filled detectors and discuss in detail about ion
chamber, proportional counter and G-M Counter.
2. Describe the construction of Radiation Field Analyzer and its applications.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 6 60)
1. Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimeter (OSLD).
2. Radiochromic film as a detector.
3. Integrated Circuits (ICs).
4. Condenser Chamber.
5. Pocket dosimeter.
6. Film Badge.
7. Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS).
8. Contamination Monitor.
9. Well Type Ion Chamber.
10. NaI Scintillator.