Course - Ionizing Radiation Interactions and Dosimetry - FY8413
Ionizing Radiation Interactions and Dosimetry
New from the academic year 2019/2020
About
About the course
Course content
The main elements in the course are basic interaction mechanisms between ionizing radiation and matter and the theoretical basis for dosimetry for the use in radiotherapy and risk assessment of radiation exposure of humans. Important topics are: Interaction cross sections (classical), mechanisms for interaction of photons, neutrons and charged particles, fundamental entities in dosimetry, cavity theories, radiation equilibrium, applied dosimetry in radiation-based medical diagnostics and therapy, neutron dosimetry, internal dosimetry and personal dosimetry.
Learning outcome
The course provides knowledge about the interaction mechanisms between ionizing radiation and matter, both charged and uncharged particles (photons and neutrons), the theoretical basis for dosimetry of ionizing radiation, and provides the basis for clinical application of dosimetry.
Learning methods and activities
Teaching will be offered concentrated during two separate weeks in the spring semester and will consist of a combination of classroom lectures, electronic lectures/tasks, calculations and group tasks.
Compulsory assignments
- Project with presentation
Further on evaluation
Signing up for the exam requires that the student is signed up to attend the course at the same semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is based on MSc level knowledge in medical physics and radiation biophysics. The courses TFY4225 and TFY4315, or similar courses, are recommended.
Course materials
Will be announced when the course starts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FY8412 | 4 sp | |
| FY6021 | 4 sp |
Subject areas
- Medical Technology
- Medical Physics
- Radiation Biophysics/Radiation Biology
- Radiation Physics
- Biophysics and Medical Technology
- Physics