The course will provide each student the concepts of basic physics to understand the main characteristics and the nature of ionizing radiation used in the context in which the works radiographer.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of physics and mathematics.
Teaching Methods
The course consists of frontal lessons.
Assessment Methods
Oral exam
Contents
• Atom and atomic structure • electromagnetic radiation • ionizing radiation • nuclear transformations • The Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter • Radiation Dosimetry • X-ray • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI: physical principles • Ultrasound: physical principles
