A Workshop on “Radioactivity and Nuclear Radiation”, Akal University, Talwandi Sabo

Department of Physics, Akal University organised a one day workshop on “Radioactivity and Nuclear Radiation” on March 30, 2017. Dr. Sarbjit Singh, Former Scientific Officer, Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai was the eminent speaker. The workshop was inaugurated by M.S. Johal, Dean Academics, Akal University. Total one hundred students participated in the workshop to enhance their knowledge in the field of radioactivity and nuclear radiation. The workshop commmenced with the basics of nuclear radioactivity, types of ionizing radiation, radiation detection and their measurements. The exercises pertaining to the calculations of half-life and radiation dose were executed in the first-half of the workshop. In the second half more emphasis was given to applications of ionizing radiation in industry and health care systems. The workshop was culminated with radiation detection systems along with the basic idea of health risks from ionizing radiation and underlying methods for radiation safety. In the interactive session, the students were made aware of various research and job opportunities in organisations such as BARC. The vice-chancellor of the University, Prof. Gurmail Singh motivated the students to participate in the research activities. The winners of Quiz and Poster competitions were also felicitated. Dr. Sukhjeet Singh, Head, Department of Physics proposed a vote of thanks.