Education of First Responders at Yale

Application/instrumentation:

Course on Basic Radiation Physics for First Responders

Developed at:

Yale University/Wright Nuclear Structure Laboratory

Developed in:

2002- 2003

Result of NP research:

Expertise in radiation safety and detection

Application currently being supported by:

Coast Guard, FBI, local police, State Police, Firemen, and U.S. Customs

Impact/benefit to spin-off field:

The course covers radioactivity, radiation detection and detectors, and included both lectures and labs. It is of benefit to National Security in the event of accidents, incidents, or terrorism involving radiation, radioactive contamination, or radioactive materials