Training Seminar
MDA from the Ground Up — NEW
Instructor: Emerson Dang
Date: Monday, July 29, 2024
Cost: $850.00
CECs: TBD
Description: Minimum Detectable Activity (MDA) is one of the hardest concepts to understand in gamma spectroscopy. This 1-day seminar provides a thorough explanation of the concepts starting from basic counting statistics, through a review of the Currie method, and concluding with examples of more complex measurement scenarios.
Who Should Attend: The intended audience includes anyone working with gamma spectroscopy analysis and supervisory personnel who want to get a better understanding of the MDA and detection limit concepts. Attendees should be familiar with fundamental principles of gamma spectroscopy.
How You Will Benefit: Attendees who complete this seminar will attain a good understanding of the concept of MDA. This knowledge will enable attendees to better understand a key concept that is often reported to regulators and other stakeholders. A good understanding of MDA and what factors that influence it is a necessary skill when trying to optimize your gamma spectroscopy system for increased throughput or lowest possible detection limit.
Seminar Topics:
- Basic counting statistics
- Defining the concept of MDA and detection limits
- Review of the Currie method, including practical examples
- Discussion of the factors that influence the MDA