The Department of Physics, UWI Mona in collaboration with the Department of History, UWI Mona, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Thermo Fisher Scientific will be hosting a workshop on August 22, 2011 to introduce the principles and applications of X-ray fluorescence and gamma spectroscopy techniques.
Date: August 22, 2011
Time: 8:30am -4:20pm Click for the Schedule
Cost: $1000
The workshop will cover the following topics:
1. Principles of X-ray Fluorescence analysis and Gamma spectroscopy.
2. Applications of these methods in:
a. Analysis of cultural heritage artifacts and artworks
b. Environmental and health studies
c. Medical diagnostics
d. Forensics
e. Industrial processes
The focus will be on non-destructive in-situ ('in position') applications using portable instruments. The round table session will give the opportunity to discuss your specific application problems with local and international experts in this field
| 2 Public Lectures |
Register today: Contact the Department of Physics
Please register as early as possible for spaces are limited. Lunch is not included in the cost, however, there are nearby areas on campus to purchase lunch.
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