2018/2019

2019/2020

DM270

FIS/04 (NUCLEAR AND SUBNUCLEAR PHYSICS)

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

Fisica biosanitaria

2°

1st semester (30/09/2019 - 17/01/2020)

6

48 lesson hours

Italian

ORAL TEST

ALTIERI SAVERIO (titolare) - 6 ECTS

Basic notions of nuclear physics, quantum physics and relativity

Learning of basic concepts of ionizing radiation dosimetry in order to be able to study and apply dedicated protocol for clinical dosimetry

The course deals with fundamental concepts of ionizing radiation physics: charged particles, photons and neutrons. Physical quantities to describe the radiation field and the interaction with the matter: flux, fluence, kerma, absorbed dose, exposure. Interaction with matter of heavy charge particles, electrons, photons and neutrons referring to energy deposition in biological matter. Cavity theory for small cavity (Bragg-Gray), intermediate cavity (Spencer) and large cavity (Burlin); charged particles equilibrium and dosimetric media matching. Elements of microdosimetry: Rossi counters, lineal energy, specific energy and their distributions in biological sites. Elements of biological effects of ionizing radiation, natural background and radiation protection.

Presentation and comments of projected slides; possibility for students to ask questions and discuss specific topics during the lecture

F. H. Attix, Introduction to radiological Physics and Dosimetry. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
W. R. Leo, Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiment. Springer-Verlag Berlin
J. R. Lamarsh, Introduction to nuclear reactor theory.Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

Oral examination to verify the competence and skills reached by the student. The discussion will be focused on physical aspects rather than on a detailed mathematical derivations.

Oral examination to verify the competence and skills reached by the student. The discussion will be focused on physical aspects rather than on a detailed mathematical derivations.