Radiation physics and dosimetry

Regular enrolement

Ionizing radiation: sources of ionizing radiation, basic quantities that describe interactions of radiation with matter (cross sections, flux, kerma, dose, exposure)
Interaction of neutral particles with matter: photon interactions (photoeffect, coherent (Rayleigh) and noncoherent (Compton) scattering, pair production, photonuclear interactions), neutron interactions, attenuation coefficients
Interactions of charged particles with matters: electron interactions (Moeller/Bhabha scattering, bremsstrahlung, annihilation), proton and ion particle interactions, energy loss, energy straggeling, single and multiple scattering, range
Radioactive decay: activity, decay constants, decay times, equilibrium states
Photon and electron sources: fluorescence, bremsstrahlung, X-ray, linear accelerators, filtration
Monte Carlo simulations: random sampling, type of sampling, Monte Carlo transport, difference between deterministic and Monte Carlo calculations, simulations of neutral and charged particle transport
Cavity theories: Bragg-Gray theory, Spencer-Attix theory, Bourlin theory, Fan theorem
Basics of dosimetry: dosimeters, absolute and relative dosimetry, measurement ranges, energy dependence, stability
Ionization chambers: free ionization chambers, cavity ionization chambers, charge and current measurements, saturation and recombination, ionization, excitation and average energy of ion pair production
Dosimetry and calibration of photon and electron beams using ionization chambers: absolute dosimetry, calibration, standards, calibration in air, calibration in phantoms
Calibration protocols: photon beam calibration, electron beam calibration
Integral dosimetry: thermoluminescence dosimetry, flim dosimetry, chemical dosimetry, calorimetry, advantages and disadvantages of various types of dosimetry
Other radiation detectors: proportional counters, Gaiger-Mueller counters, scintillation detectors, semiconductor detectors
Microdosimetry: linear energy transfer, stochastic quantities

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Objectives:
Students will learn basic knowledge about particle interaction with matter and dosimetry

Competences:
Understanding of basic physics of particle interactions with matter. Understanding of accurate dosimetry. Ability to solve concrete dosimetry problems. Ability to connect theoretical concepts with practical examples. Critical evaluation of new knowlege in the field of dosimetry (e.g., new dosimetry protocols). Development of skills to recognize different types of interactions.

Knowledge and understanding:
Obtaining basic knowledge of direct and indirect interaction of radiation with matter.
Understanding of the energy deposition in matter.
Knowing basic dosimetry methods using different ionization detectors.
Application:
Use of basic physics concepts for solving problems in dosimetry, radiotherapy and imaging using ionizing radiation (CT, PET).
Reflection:
Critical evaluation of theoretical predictions in comparison to experimental results of ionizing radiation.
Transferable skills:
Ability to collect data and explain obtained results.
Ability to communicate with experts from similar fields (engineering, medical fields).

Lectures, problem classes, homework, consultations.

2 tests with problem solving, written exam (problem solving)
Oral exam (questions from lectures)
grading: 5 (fail), 6-10 (pass) (according to the Statute of UL)

" Marko Mikuž
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Tomaž Podobnik
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