Ionizing radiation imaging

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Department of Natural Sciences

Synopsis:

Elementary information about ion radiation sources, and ion radiation interaction with substances (of animated and inanimate nature). Radiation detectors and their characteristics. Physical principles of the methods (emission, transmission, etc.). Detection systems, resolution, sources of errors, radiation load. Image reconstruction. Interpretation of results.

Requirements:

Assessment: active participation on the solution of excercises

Examination: fulfillment of requirements for assessment, knowledges covering the extent of the course

Syllabus of lectures:

1-2.Elementary information about ion radiation sources

3-4.Ion radiation interaction with substances (of animated and inanimate nature).

5-6.Radiation detectors and their characteristics.

7-8.Physical principles of the methods (emission, transmission, etc.).

9-10.Detection systems, resolution,

11-12.Sources of errors, radiation load.

13.Image reconstruction.

14.Interpretation of results.

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Study Objective:

Introduction into physical principles and practical utilization of ion radiation in medicine

Study materials:

[1] Knoll G.F.: Radiation datection and measurement. Wiley 2000,

[2] Krane K.S.: Introductory Nuclear Physics. Wiley 1988

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Navazující magisterský studijní obor Přístroje a metody pro biomedicínu - prezenční v angličtině (compulsory elective course)