Training Seminar

Instructor: Matthew Collins  

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

8:30 - 12:30

Cost: 475€

Cost: 950€ (for 2 half-day sessions)

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of gamma-ray spectrometry. Familiarity with Genie software or isotopic analysis tools is recommended.

Description:
This training provides an overview of plutonium and uranium isotopic analysis for abundance determination using gamma‑ray spectrometry, with a primary focus on the practical use of FRAM software. The course explains the principles and algorithms used for isotopic analysis, key analysis parameters, and recommended practices to support reliable and consistent results.

MGA(U) is also introduced as a complementary tool, with emphasis on use‑case comparison and selection between MGA(U) and FRAM.

Who Should Attend: This seminar is intended for engineers, scientists, operators, and technical users involved in plutonium and uranium isotopic analysis for safeguards, nuclear security, waste characterization, and material control applications.

How You Will Benefit: Participants will develop a solid understanding of the principles and algorithms used by FRAM for isotopic abundance determination, including the role of key analysis parameters and validation tests. The seminar will also clarify how MGA(U) differs from FRAM in terms of workflow and use cases, enabling informed selection and confident interpretation of isotopic analysis results in routine applications.

Seminar Topics:

• Overview of Pu and U isotopic analysis using gamma ray spectrometry 
• Principles and algorithms implemented in FRAM 
• Key analysis parameters, assumptions, and validation tests in FRAM 
• Measurement conditions and spectrum quality considerations 
• Interpretation of results and quality indicators 
• Introduction to MGA(U): workflow, scope, and typical use cases 
• Comparison of MGA(U) and FRAM for practical applications 
• Application examples and practical use cases