Radiation Physics and Dosimetry (2011/2012)

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Course code
4S000651
Credits
6
Coordinator
Alberto Fenzi
Academic sector
FIS/07 - APPLIED PHYSICS
Language of instruction
Italian
Teaching is organised as follows:
Activity Credits Period Academic staff Timetable
Teoria 4 II semestre Alberto Fenzi
Laboratorio 2 II semestre Alberto Fenzi

Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

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The course aims to transfer knowledge about the processes that govern the production of x-rays and particles., The interaction of x with matter, biological effects of radiation and the basics of radiation protection. They will also be provided knowledge on laser sources.

Syllabus

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Production of X-ray Fluorescence, Bremsstrahlung.
Notes technological and construction
Production of coherent optical radiation
X-ray matter interaction. Photoelectric, Compton, Pair production.
Law of attenuation of the beam, average thickness, thickness-life.
Fluence, flux.
Absorbed dose, equivalent dose, effective dose.
Deterministic and stochastic effects
The three basic principles of radiation protection.
Operational radiation protection. Classification of areas and personnel.

Assessment methods and criteria

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written and oral

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