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PH5103: Radiation Fundamentals
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
An overview and introduction of the physics of the interaction of ionising radiation with matter and the theory and practice of measuring radiation. Calibration of medical irradiators
Learning Outcomes
- Understand basics of Atomic and Nuclear Physics. Radiation from charged particles.
- Understand production of X-ray generation. Concept of X-Ray quality. Attenuation of Photon Beams in Matter.
- Understand interaction of Photons with Matter. Interaction of Charged Particles with matter. Introduction to Monte Carlo techniques.
- Understand basic concepts of Dosimetry. Including Cavity Theory.
- Understand design and operation of Radiation Detectors. Practical aspects and operation of Ionization chambers, electrometers and other detectors.
- Introduce to the basic principles of patient dosimetry
- Provide an overview of image detector technology
Assessments
- Written Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- REBECCA NOLAN:
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- CAIT FAHY:
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Reading List
- "Radiation dosimetry." by Frank H Attix; William C Roesch; Eugene Tochilin
Publisher: Academic Press 1966-69 - "The physics of radiology." by Harold Elford Johns John Robert Cunningham
Publisher: Charles C. Thomas
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.