Description
An overview to the application of radiation physics; to include basic atomic structure, the nature of radiation, x-ray production and interaction of x-ray photons with matter. An introduction to mathematics for radiology, radiation quantities and units of measure, imaging equipment: x-ray circuitry, generators and x-ray tubes.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites
Acceptance in RadTech Program
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
Structure of the atom and matter, nature of radiation, x-ray production, the characteristics of radiation, x-ray interaction with matter, units of measure and radiology mathematics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electromagnetism, circuitry, rectification, generation, x-ray tube nomenclature, x-ray tube functions, AEC and mobile equipment.