PHYS 510
Radiation Physics and Dosimetry
This is the fundamental nuclear physics underpinnings of the therapeutics area in medical physics. This provides the students with the fundamental principles of nuclear radiation physics and dosimetry. Course topics include radioactivity, x-ray production, radiation interactions with matter, and radiation detection and measurement. Prereq: Graduate Student standing.
Topics
- radioactivity
- x-ray production
- radiation interactions with matter
- and radiation detection and measurement
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027