PHY 367 — MEDICAL PHYSICS I
BSc BSc Physics · Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Types and sources of ionizing radiations. Interaction types (alpha, beta, photons, and neutrons). Interaction Coefficients. Passage of Charged Particles through Matter. Principles of Measurements. Radiation Quantities and Units. Measurement of Fluence, Energy Fluence and Spectral Distribution. Direct measurement of Absorbed Dose. Exposure and its measurement. Calorimeters. Ionization Chambers. Chemical Dosimetry. Thermoluminescence Dosimetry (TLD). Photographic Dosimetry. Scintillation Detectors. Other Dosimetric Systems. Choice of Dosimetric Systems. Basic human physiology. Cell biology. Interaction of Radiation with cells. Somatic effects of radiation. Hereditary effects of radiation. The X-Ray tube. Electron energy and bremsstrahlung. KVP and characteristics radiation. Efficiency and Efficacy (output). KV production. Rectification. Voltage waveform and x-ray production. Capacitors. MA control. Exposure timing. Heat production. Heat capacity. Focal spot area. Anode body. Tube housing. Contrast types. Effects of Photon Energy (KVP). Area Contrast. Contrast reduction. Collimation. Air gap. Grids. Grid penetration and selection. Screen function. Receptor sensitivity Image blur and noise. Artifacts. Film function. Optical density. Film structure. Photographic process. Sensitivity. Quality control. Contrast transfer. Film latitude and types. Effects of processing. Film fog. X-Ray generator. Receptor sensitivity. Patient. Distance and Area. Automatic exposure control. Intensifier tubes. Video systems. Optical systems and cameras. Receptor sensitivity. Digital image. Image processing. Quantitative data processing and analysis. Display control.
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Level 300
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