NMT 3000 Radiation Physics
(formerly NMT 300)
The course starts with an introduction to atomic and nuclear physics. The principles of radioactivity and radioactive decay are thoroughly described. Radionuclide production methods are discussed followed by the various means by which radiation interacts with materials. Basic principles of radiation detectors, radiation measuring electronics and related statistics are presented. The last part of the course presents an introduction to the problems of radiation safety and health physics with specific discussion of the methods of internal radiation dose calculation that are so important to the safe use of radioactive materials in nuclear medicine studies.
Distribution
Allied Health SciencesOffered
Fall