Problems of Non-ionizing Radiation

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Department of Dosimetry and Application of Ionizing Radiation

Synopsis:

Subject is focused on biological effects of non-ionizing radiation and its use in physical praxis. Information about principles, biological effects and methods used in fields of magnetic resonance and ultrasound as applied in various types of technical or medical equipment are given as well.

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Syllabus of lectures:

1. The introduction to the non-ionizing radiation problematic

2. Ultraviolet radiation - sources

3. Biological effects of UV on the human tissue

4. Basic information about hyperthermia and photothermia; introduction to biological effects of the IR a VR

5. Biological effects of microwaves 1 - brief description

6. Biological effects of microwaves 2

7. The introduction to the laser technique - basic information

8. Nuclear magnetic resonance

9. Magnetic resonance imaging

10. Ultrasound: introduction to problematic

11. Ultrasound in medicine - basic principles of imaging

12. and 13. Excursion to lesson 7,8, 10 and 11, consultations.

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Study Objective:

Knowledge

Whole range of electromagnetic waves, magnetic resonance and ultrasound, including estimation of biological effects and their practical utilization.

Abilities:

Good orientation in biological effects and usage of the whole electromagnetic spectrum.

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Key references:

[1] McRobbie, W.D., Moore, A.E.,:MRI from picture to proton. Cambridge University Press 2003.

[2] Seegenschmiedt, Fessenden, Vernon: Thermo-radiotherapy and thermochemotherapy, 1995.

[3] Nonionizing Radiation Protection, WHO Regional Publications, Copenhagen, 1982

[4] Vrbová, M., Jelínková, H., Gavrilov, P.: Úvod do laserové techniky, ČVUT 1994

[5] Ultraviolet radiation, Evvironmental Health Criteria 160, WHO, Geneva 1994

[6] Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure Dosimetry of the Eye, WHO, 1995

[7] Bushberg, J.T. and col.: The Essentials physics of medical imaging, USA 2002

Recommended references:

[8] Kahabka, M.: Pocket Guide for Fundamentals and GSM Testing, vol.2, Wandel and Goltermann GmbH and co, 1999

[9] Vrba, J.,Lapeš, M.: The micro-wawe applicators for emdical applications.ČVUT, 1997. (in Czech)

[10] Ettler, K.: Photoprotection of skin. Triton 2004. (in Czech)

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

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