Learning outcomes |
Explain the fundamental physical principles, concepts, methods and technologies used for different types of medical imaging and in radiotherapy. Evaluate the impact of current scientific and technological developments in the areas of medical imaging and radiotherapy. Discuss the importance of radiation safety in medical imaging with X-rays and radioisotopes, image quality versus dose to the patient, and in radiotherapy. Discuss topics in groups in the field of medical imaging and radiotherapy. Collect, organize information, write scientific papers and communicate orally to audiences consisting of specialists and non-experts in the field of physics of medical imaging and radiotherapy.
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Main Bibliography |
1. Main Bibliography: “The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging”, Jerrold T. Bushberg, J. Anthony Seibert, Edwin M. Leidholdt Jr., John M. Boone, 3rd edition, 2011, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. “Physics in Nuclear Medicine”, Simon R. Cherry, James Sorenson, Michael Phelps, 4th edition, 2012, Saunders. “The Physics of Radiation Therapy”, Faiz M. Khan, 3rd edition, 2003, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2. Complementary Bibliography: “Radiation Detection and Measurement”, G. F. Knoll, 4th edition, 2010, New York: John Wiley. "Modern Physics", Kenneth S. Krane, 4th edition, 2019, John Wiley. Several review articles.
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