Training Seminar
Fundamentals of Gamma Spectroscopy
Instructor: Lee Reagan
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
13:30 - 17:30
Cost: 475€
Cost: 950€ (for 2 half-day sessions)
Description: This course covers the complete range of gamma spectroscopy principles from a review of radiation detection principles to evaluation of results and everything in between. This is a concentrated, concise, fast-paced seminar that includes a practical approach to all aspects of gamma-ray spectrometry. The seminar is not for hardware or software operation training but does include an introduction to Mirion gamma spectroscopy software.
Who Should Attend: New technologists or supervisory personnel who need to gain a thorough understanding of the process by which gamma spectrometric measurements are made. This seminar is also suitable for experienced technologists desiring a gamma spectroscopy fundamentals refresher.
How You Will Benefit: Attendees who complete this seminar will gain a thorough understanding of all the fundamental processes which contribute to the collection and analysis of gamma-ray spectral data. This knowledge will allow the attendee to understand the operation of gamma spectroscopy systems and accurately interpret basic gamma-ray spectral analysis results. Managers and supervisors benefit from the assurance that the technologist has a thorough working understanding of the fundamental principles that guide successful gamma spectroscopy analyses.
Seminar Topics:
• Review of gamma radiation detection principles
• Gamma spectroscopy signal chain components
• Energy and peak shape calibrations
• Peak search and peak area calculations
• Efficiency calibrations
• Nuclide identification and activity calculations
• Detection limit and MDA calculations