Trace Element Analysis of Geological, Biological & Environmental Materials by Neutron Activation Analysis: An Exposure

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lec #	TOPICS
1	Introduction Neutron Activation Analysis Fundamental Concepts
2	Gamma Detection - Instrumentation Principles Neutron Activation Analysis - Applications: Trace Element Analysis of Geological, Biological and Environmental Materials Presentation and Report assignment (one per student): Epithermal, Delayed Neutron, Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis
3	Experimental Procedures Hands-on Experience with Sample Preparation
4	Hands-on Experience with Gamma Spectrometer in MIT-EAPS INAA Laboratory Trace Element Analysis by Neutron Activation Analysis - A Case Study of Environmental Samples Using the Instruments 12.091 Review Assignment  hand out
5	Trace Element Analysis - Student’s Presentations Trace Element Geochemistry - Examples of Applications: Mineralogy and Petrology, Geological Studies done using MIT-EAPS INAA Laboratory Summary and Conclusions