**48 people trained** ![5 Stars](/sites/g/files/dvc2436/files/styles/default/public/image/2026/05/5%20Stars.png.webp?itok=e7sRDPks) **Rated 5 / 5** **(data from 2025)** ## Summary A course designed to teach all the fundamentals of alpha spectrometry, from charged-particle matter interactions through to the interpretation of spectra, including energy and yield calibration. Essential training for mastering methods of identifying and quantifying radionuclides using alpha spectrometry, and for effectively using the Visu Alpha software to analyse and process your own spectra. ### Practical Information & Prequisites **Price:** €1520 excl. VAT per trainee **Location:** At Veolia | Nuclear Solutions offices in Aix-en-Provence or at your premises (for a course with at least 6 participants) **Duration:** 2 day (14 hours) **Prerequisites** - Reading, writing, understanding and speaking French - Module 1 or equivalent (understanding physical quantities such as activity, dose and the associated units) - Mathematical knowledge at A-level standard (logarithms, exponentials, solving equations with one unknown) ## Who is this course aimed at? Any staff who may be required to carry out gamma spectrometry measurements or interpret gamma spectra. This includes operators, technicians and engineers. [Sign up](#contact) ### Learning objectives - Be able to read an emission table for common radionuclides - Explain the characteristic shape of an alpha spectrum - Calibrate a channel for energy and efficiency - Identify and quantify a radionuclide using a spectrum - Be able to use the Visu Alpha software - Configure Visu Alpha to suit your own requirements ### Teaching methods and tools - Course materials and discussions with the trainer - Tutorials ### Assessment criteria Tutorials and multiple-choice assessment tests at the end of the course. ### Detailed content - A refresher on radioactivity: decay schemes and the table of radioactive elements, the principles of how charged particles interact with matter, the various types of measuring instruments, and an introduction to the concept of efficiency. - Principles of alpha spectrum deconvolution using Visu Alpha software: analysis of a spectrum, principles of alpha spectrometry software. - Using Visu Alpha software for energy calibration and efficiency calibration. - Defining a tracer and calculating chemical yield. - Processing of various pre-recorded spectra. 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[**Module 1**](/en/training-courses/module-1-raising-awareness-radioactivity "Module 1: Raising Awareness of Radioactivity")**:** Introduction to Radioactivity [**Module 2**](/en/module-2-life-cycle-radioactive-waste-production-disposal "Module 2: The Life Cycle of Radioactive Waste – from Production to Disposal")**:** The Life Cycle of Radioactive Waste – from Production to Disposal [**Module 3A**](/en/training-courses/module-3a-general-principles-gamma-spectrometry "Module 3A: General Principles of Gamma Spectrometry")**:** General Principles of Gamma Spectrometry [**Module 3B**](/en/training-courses/module-3b-advanced-course-gamma-spectrometry "Module 3B: Advanced Course in Gamma Spectrometry")**:** Advanced Gamma Spectrometry [**Module 5**](/en/training-courses/module-5-passive-neutron-measurement-principles-and-technologies "Module 5: Passive Neutron Measurement – Principles and Technologies")**:** Passive Neutron Measurement – Principles and Technologies [**Bespoke Module**](/en/training-courses/bespoke-module-tailored-session "Bespoke Module: Tailored Session")**:** Tailored Session You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. ## Your details Name Email Company Job Title ## Select which module you are interested in Training Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to RadioactivityModule 2: The Life Cycle of Radioactive Waste – from Production to DisposalModule 3A: General Principles of Gamma SpectrometryModule 3B: Advanced Gamma SpectrometryModule 4: Alpha Spectrometry Measurements and Use of the Visu Alpha softwareModule 5: Passive Neutron Measurement – Principles and Technologies Bespoke module: Specialist training courses ## Message Enter your message By completing this form, you give your consent to the collection and use of the personal data that concern you. 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