Neutron Imaging

Introduction to Neutron Physics and Imaging.- Physics and Design of Neutron Sources.- Neutron Optics and Detectors.- Major Neutron Source Facilities Across the Globe.- Basic Principles of Neutron Radiography and Tomography.- Advanced Neutron Imaging Techniques.- Standards, Safety and Regulations in Neutron Imaging.- Neutron Imaging for Aerospace Industry.- Neuron Imaging for Nuclear, Power and Manufacturing Industry.- Neutron Imaging for Materials Science and Engineering Applications.- Neutron Imaging for Archelogy, Palaeontology and Geomechanics Applications.- Neutron Imaging for National Security, Biological and Medical Applications.

Dr. Dinesh K. Aswal is Director, Health Safety and Environment Group at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, Mumbai. He has had several positions like Director, CSIR- National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi; Director, Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI, Pilani); Director, Science, Technology and Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS, New Delhi); Chairman, National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL); Secretary, and Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES), Mumbai etc. Dr. Aswal joined BARC through the training school batch of the year 1986 after completing M.Sc. in Physics (Gold medalist) from Garhwal University in 1985. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physics from Mumbai University and subsequently carried out post-doctoral research work at the Research Institute of Electronics, Hamamatsu, Japan. He is known for "Aswal model of inclusive growth" and made severaloutstanding contributions in the areas of metrology, molecular electronics, physics of organic films and their applications, thermoelectric power generators and gas sensors. He has had visiting professor/scientist positions at several international institutes/universities viz. Institut d 'Electronique de Microelectronique et de Nanotechnologie (France), Sizuoka University (Japan), Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (France), Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel), University of Yamanashi (Japan), University of Paris VII (France), Karlsruhe institute of Technology (Germany), and the University of South Florida (USA). He is a recipient of several national and international awards/fellowships, including Fellow of National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI); Academician, Asia Pacific Academy of Materials; Fellow, International Academy of Advanced Materials (Sweden); Distinguished Faculty Award of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI); Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) Meda; Homi Bhabha