Physics and Technic of the Nonionizing Radiation

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Department of Dosimetry and Application of Ionizing Radiation

Synopsis:

Curriculum offers complimentary information regarding the electromagnetic spectrum in the nonionizing radiation wavelength area. Focus is on biological effects of nonionizing radiation and its use in physical praxis. The subject matter is complemented by 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.

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Syllabus of lectures:

1. The introduction to the nonionizing radiation problematic

2. Ultraviolet radiation - distribution and basic characteristic

3. Biological effects of UV on the human tissue

4. Biological effects fo the IR a VR; basic information about hyperthermia and photothermia.

5. Biological effects of microwaves 1

6. Biological effects of microwaves 2

7. The introduction to the laser technique

8. Magnetic resonance imaging 1

9. Magnetic resonance imaging 2

10. Ultrasound: introduction to problematic

11. Ultrasound in medicine

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

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Study Objective:

Knowledge:

Widening of comprehension for whole range of electromagnetic waves, magnetic resonance and ultrasound, including estimation of biological effects and their practical utilization.

Skills:

Orientation in biological effects of the whole electromagnetic spectrum.

Study materials:

Key references:

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

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

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

[4] Vrbová, M., Jelínková, H., Gavrilov, P.: The introdusction to laser technics, ČVUT 1994. (in Czech)

[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

The course is a part of the following study plans: