PHYSICS OF RADIATION

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

TR21B1G

Academic Year of enrolment:

2023

Year of supply:

2024/2025

Type of Course:

Basic

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES

Disciplinary Sector:

Applied Physics (Cultural Heritage, Environment, Biology and Medicine)

Is part of:

DIAGNOSTICS AND MEDICAL TECHNICAL SCIENCES I

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

PIZZELLA Vittorio

Cycle:

First semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

Knowledge of the program of the Applied Physics course carried out in the first year of the course is required.

Objectives

Provide students with the basic knowledge of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation physics, as well as dosimetric quantities.

Contents

Physics of radiation

Extended Syllabus

Electromagnetic waves. Energy and impulse of electromagnetic waves. Wave and corpuscular nature of light.
Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. X-ray generators. Alpha, beta, gamma radiation. Radioactive decay. Main dosimetry quantities. Absorbed, Equivalent, and Effective Dose. Effects of radiation on the human body. Notes on legislation of radiation protection interest.
Magnetic resonance imaging. Medical ultrasound.

Recommended Bibliography

FISICA - GIANCOLI - Ed. C.E.A
Free handouts provided in paper or electronic form

Teaching Methods

Standard lectures.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The final test will take place through an oral exam. The mark is expressed in thirtieths according to the following scheme: 18-21 sufficient knowledge of the subject; 22-24 discreet knowledge of the subject; 25-27 good knowledge of the subject; 28-30 excellent knowledge of the subject; 30 cum laude outstanding knowledge of the subject.

Contacts/More Information

Faculty office hours: Monday afternoons from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm at ITAB or by appointment.
(email: Vittorio.pizzella@unich.it)

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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