Introduction to Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) - Workshop

We are pleased to announce an upcoming short course “Introduction to Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)” as part of the Neutron Scattering Series, open to all members of CIC nanoGUNE, CFM and DIPC.

This short course is an introduction to Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) for students o researchers with a STEM/technical background who have no (or little) prior experience with NAA. It combines introductory lectures with practical activities in gamma-ray spectroscopy, so you’ll learn both the underlying concepts and the practical workflow to analyse measurements. It does not require previous experience in the field.

NAA is a quantitative elemental analysis technique in which a sample is irradiated with neutrons, producing radioactive isotopes. As these isotopes decay, they emit characteristic gamma rays. By measuring the gamma-ray spectrum with a detector (often germanium), you can identify elements in the sample and, with appropriate calibration and corrections, determine their concentration.

NOTE: Participants are kindly asked to bring their own laptops, as hands-on sessions will be part of the course

REGISTRATION OPEN: Write to cmacia001@ikasle.ehu.eus

PROGRAM

Day 1 – 20th of April

10:00-11:00: Introduction to radioactivity and neutrons

11:00-12:00: NAA, gamma spectroscopy, and gamma detectors

Lunch break

14:00-16:00: Practical lab 1

Day 2 – 21st of April

11:00-12:00 Principles of NAA

12:00-12:30 : tools for Monte Carlo simulations

Lunch break

14:00-16:00: Practical lab 2