From signal to observables

This lecture covers the comparison of gaseous, scintillator, and semiconductor detectors for radiation detection, discussing their characteristics, typical radiation detected, and applications. It also delves into the glossary of terms related to counting statistics, error prediction, and uncertainty estimation, emphasizing the importance of understanding uncertainties in measurements. The instructor explains the critical and detection limits, statistical tests for counting, and the optimization of experiments in radiation detection. Practical examples are provided to illustrate the application of statistical tests and the interpretation of results, highlighting the significance of confidence intervals and detection limits in experimental measurements.