An E-learning tool as living book for knowledge preservation in neutron activation analysis

• Published in: Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry Vol. 325; no. 3; pp. 737 - 741
• Main Authors: Smodiš, Borut, Barradas, Nuno Pessoa, Ridikas, Danas, Bode, Peter, Landsberger, Sheldon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01-09-2020; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Activation analysis; Chemistry; Chemistry and Materials Science; Diagnostic Radiology; Distance learning; Hadrons; Heavy Ions; Inorganic Chemistry; Knowledge management; Neutron activation analysis; Neutrons; Nuclear Chemistry; Nuclear energy; Nuclear Physics; Nuclear reactors; Online instruction; Physical Chemistry; International Atomic Energy Agency; E-learning; Neutron activation analysis
• ISSN: 0236-5731; 1588-2780
• DOI: 10.1007/s10967-020-07129-1

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has implemented a detailed E-learning on-line course in neutron activation analysis (NAA). Existing books and guidance documents on the concepts and execution of NAA are out of date and not sufficient anymore to ensure the transfer of current knowledge on its practice. The overall objective of the E-learning tool in NAA is to realize a ‘living book’, summarizing the basic concepts and providing practical information on the implementation of the methodologies which can be more easily updated than a common book, allowing also for visualization using contemporary media.