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LevelRadiation and Matter (B-KUL-G0J00A)
Dupont Patrick (coordinator) |
D'hooge Jan |
Dupont Patrick |
Himmelreich Uwe
Aims
The aim of this course is for the student to understand the interactions between radiation and matter and to understand the biological effects of this interaction.
Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of physics and cell biology.
Content
This course will focus on the interactions between radiation and matter especially in the context of biological tissue.
The following interactions are discussed:
- Electromagnetic interactions
- Charged particle interactions
- Neutron interactions
- Ultrasound interactions
- Interactions in magnetic fields.
Course material
Articles and literature
Multimedia
Toledo / e-platform
Is also included in other courses
- Master of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics (Cellular Orientation) 120 ects.
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Postgraduate Studies in Advanced Medical Imaging
56 ects.
Activities
6.0 ects. Radiation and Matter (B-KUL-G0J00a)
Content
This course will focus on the interactions between radiation and matter especially in the context of biological tissue.
The following interactions are discussed:
- Electromagnetic interactions: photo electric effect, Compton scattering, pair production, absorption, attenuation
- Charged particle interactions: Bremsstrahlung, elastic scattering, particle range, Bragg peak
- Neutron interactions
- Ultrasound interactions: reflection, refraction, absorption, scatter
- Interactions in magnetic fields.
Aims
The aim of this course is for the student to understand the interactions between radiation and matter and to understand the biological effects of this interaction.
Description of learning activities
Partly self study, partly classical teaching, partly presentations by students.
Course material
Chapters from text books and review articles.
Evaluation
Evaluation : Radiation and Matter (B-KUL-G2J00a)
Explanation
Students have to give a presentation as part of this course. In this presentation the student has to discuss the physical principles of an application in medicine or biomedical research in which a part of the electromagnetic spectrum, an elementary particle, a mechanical interaction or an interaction in a magnetic field is used. The presentation is contributing 30% of the total evaluation and the participation of the other students during these presentations is contributing 10%.
There is an examination about all other course material during the regular examination period (contributing 60% of the total evaluation).
