Introduction to radiation physics, quantities and units. The purpose of the material is to train the trainers, who are hospital personnel e. In this chapter, we present the basic radiation physics needed for the practice of radiation oncology. Podgorsak department of medical physics, mcgill university health centre, montreal. Radiation physics and nuclear technology invited talk, by p.
Ppt basic radiation physics detection and measurement of. Basic radiation physics continuing education course dentalcare. Chapter 1 basic radiation physics slide set prepared in 2006 updated aug2007 by e. To familiarize students with basic principles of radiation physics and modern physics used in radiotherapy. Freeman and company prefixes depending on the scale one often likes to use prefixes. Atomic physics or atom physics is the field of physics that studies atoms as an isolated system of electrons and an atomic nucleus.
The severity and the timescale for the acute radiation syndrome depends on the maximum delivered dose. This material was produced under a susan harwood training grant from the occupational safety and health administration, u. As xrays traverse through an object, it might get attenuated. The kind of radiation discussed in this document is called ionizing radiation because it can produce charged particles ions in matter. Course objectives understand the basic physics of the electromagnetic and particulate forms of ionizing radiation.
Understand the distinctions between the units of radiation. Department of labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by. The realm of atomic and nuclear physics nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies the building blocks and interactions of atomic nuclei. The scientific issues related to radiation and associated. Basic physics of ionizing radiation is the property of its rightful owner. Chapter 1 basic radiation physics concepts and units of measurement page 16 sometimes the mass attenuation length. Home radiation countermeasures centers of research. This video is part of the computed tomography and the astra toolbox training course, developed at. The training material on this webpage is available for download.
Atoms form the basic building blocks of all matter. The purpose of this course is to provide the medical physics student with an introduction to ionizing radiation and its use in medicine. Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through space and may be able to penetrate various materials. Light, radio, and microwaves are types of radiation that are called nonionizing. Long term radiation risks are more difficult to assess. Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
Symbols for physical quantities are set in italic type, while symbols for units are set in roman type e. Radiation is energy in the form of particles or rays given off by unstable atoms. The three basic particles of an atom are, protons, neutrons, and electrons. It is primarily concerned with the arrangement of electrons around. Starter prompts pupils to write or draw what they know about nuclear radiation onto a postit note, this can then be. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. There are 7 basic units including other branches of physics. Basic radiation physics detection and measurement of radiation is the property of its rightful owner. If so, share your ppt presentation slides online with. All physical things are composed of matter that is inert but occupies space and can occur as a gas, a solid or a liquid. Introduction to radiation physics, quantities and units radccore. A chapter special lecture on introductory nuclear physics at b. New gcse aqa physics lesson on atoms and radiation written in line with new aqa physics specification. Fundamentals of radiation dosimetry and radiological physics.
At least an intuitive understanding of the natural laws and scientific techniques of radiation science is necessary. Gupta slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Assessment of the scientific information for the radiation exposure screening and education program. Gray is directly related to a more familiar unit of absorbed dose.
Start studying chapter 4 basic physics for radiography. The absorbed dose is the measure of this absorbed radiation energy and is defined as the radiation energy in joules absorbed by the unit mass in kilograms of the tissue. It presents topics that are included on the radiation therapy physics and biology examinations and is designed with the intent of presenting information. Basic radiation physics detection and measurement of radiation nuclear physics and society physics department university of richmond nuclear basics scintillators make a flash of light when something. The basic apparatus for generating x rays, the xray tube. In other words, all matter in the world begins with atoms they are elements like oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the u. The knowledge of the basic radiation physics, including the structure of matter, elements of nuclear physics, the nature of electromagnetic radiation. Physical quantities and units physical quantities are characterized by their numerical value magnitude and associated unit. Radiation basics radiation is energy given off by matter in the form of rays or highspeed particles. Chapter 1 basic radiation physics concepts and units of. Basic radiation physics continuing education course will present basic concepts of radiation, energy conversion and the generation of xrays, essential. There is some basic radiation physics that the dental student is expected to master in order to understand the workings of the dental xray machine. Understanding the basic concepts in radiation physics, chemistry, and biology is important to the evaluation and interpretation of radiationinduced adverse health effects and to the derivation of radiation protection principles.
The intent of the text is to serve as a factual supplement to the various textbooks on medical physics and to provide basic radiation oncology physics knowledge in the form of a syllabus covering all modern aspects of radiation. Photon monte carlo simulation thephotoelectricinteraction therayleighinteractioncoherentscattering 1. Topics covered include production of radiation, interactions of radiation with matter, and measurement of. An understanding of the basic concepts in radiation physics, chemistry, and biology is important to the.
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Basic principles of radiation therapy shielding design. Directly ionizing radiation charged particles electron, proton, alpha particle, heavy ion. A handbook for teachers and students chapter 2 slide 460. Basic radiation physics and sources of radiation diana adlien e kaunas university of technology, physics department, studentu g. Understand the basic physics of the electromagnetic and particulate forms of ionizing radiation. Lesson provides a basic introduction to the unit of nuclear radiation, ideal for introduction and low ability groups.
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Basic radiation physics concepts and units of measurement, general considerations of radiation fields at accelerators, prompt radiation fields due to electrons, prompt radiation fields due to protons and ions, low energy prompt neutron radiation phenomena, shielding materials and neutron. Approved training packages may be copied, distributed, displayed, incorporated in customized. Basic nuclear physics is the property of its rightful owner. Play with physics basic physics for 9th 10th students here i am providing the basic of physics in a very easy way. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ppt basic nuclear physics powerpoint presentation free.