Applied Science and Technology


This course is designed to understand the knowledge of optical fiber waveguide at fundamental level, essentials of an optical fiber system and understanding of various components of an optical fiber in telecommunication system. The skills and knowledge in fiber optic system is used to solve related problems. The course is predominantly knowledge-based.



This course introduces students to the knowledge required in the field of science and technology. The topics discussed are Radioactivity: Structural of Nucleus, Natural radioactivity, Types of radiation, Decay process, Transformation Kinetics. Radiation Matter Interaction: Nature of matter, Nuclear radiations, Nuclear reactions, Transformation mechanism. Dosimetry Radiation: Exposure, Radiation effects, Basic internal biological dosimetry, Unit of radiation dose Biological Effects Against Radiation: Dose Response feature, Radiation effects, Basic internal biological dosimetry, Unit of radiation dose. Radiation Safety Guide: Basic principal of radiation protection, principles for reducing radiation exposure, Aspects of shielding in diagnostic radiology, The regulatory bodies. Health Physics Instrumentation: Radiation detectors, Dose measurement instrumentation, Newer radiation detection devices. Radiation Protection: External radiation protector, Internal radiation protector, Critical radiation protector.