Institute of Radiation Measurement Technology

The Institute for Radiation Measurement Technology (ISM) at Ulm University of Technology (THU) focuses on the measurement, analysis and application of ionising radiation in research and practice. A key aspect of its work is the experimental analysis of radioactive materials, as well as the development and application of modern measurement techniques.

In collaboration with companies and research institutions, the ISM investigates measures to reduce radioactivity in the environment and in buildings.

Faculty of Mathematics, Natural and Economic Sciences (G) 


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Radioactivity sign

Our subject areas

  • Radioactivity
  • Metrology
  • Radiation protection
  • Nuclear technology
  • Reactor technology

Our teaching

Students can take the elective subjects Radiation Metrology and Nuclear Engineering at ISM. The content is taught in lectures and practical laboratory exercises:

  • Working with emitters and measuring devices
  • Operation of the Siemens SUR100 teaching reactor
  • Analysis of radioactive substances in the body counter
  • Gamma spectrometry for substance analysis
  • Visualization of radiation in the cloud chamber
  • Measurement of the radon content in the air

Additional qualification in radiation protection

Students have the opportunity to complete the basic course in radiation protection. This is a recognized component for the acquisition of specialist knowledge in radiation protection.

Prerequisites:

  • Elective subject Radiation Measurement Technology (lecture and laboratory)
  • Lecture and examination in radiation law (three afternoons)

Radiation protection courses for external parties

External radiation protection courses can also be attended via the School of Advanced Professional Studies (SAPS).

Further information and registration can be found here:

dark room with a cloud chamber, white stripes are visible in the fog, people are standing around the cloud chamber
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Cloud chamber

Our equipment

  • Siemens teaching reactor SUR100
  • Gamma spectrometry systems for the analysis of radioactive substances
  • Body counter for the determination of radioactive components in the human body
  • Cloud chamber for the visualization of ionizing radiation
  • Emitters and measuring devices for various measurement methods
  • Measuring systems for determining the radon content in the air

Further information on the SUR100 nuclear reactor

Contact

Institute of Radiation Measurement
Professor
Faculty Mathematics, Natural and Economic Sciences

News from the field of research

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Bernd Arendt with his supervisor, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Walter