DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES I
Stampa
Enrollment year
2019/2020
Academic year
2019/2020
Regulations
DM270
Academic discipline
FIS/07 (APPLIED PHYSICS (CULTURAL HERITAGE, ENVIRONMENT, BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE))
Department
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Course
Curriculum
Fisica biosanitaria
Year of study
Period
2nd semester (02/03/2020 - 12/06/2020)
ECTS
6
Lesson hours
48 lesson hours
Language
Italian
Activity type
ORAL TEST
Teacher
ALTIERI SAVERIO (titolare) - 2 ECTS
PROTTI NICOLETTA - 4 ECTS
Prerequisites
Radioactivity
Atomic and Nuclear Structur
Interaction of radiation with matter
Radiation detectors
Learning outcomes
Learning of physical principle used in the clinical diagnostic techniques based on ionizing radiation
Course contents
The course deals with the physical bases of clinical dignostic techniques that uses ionizing radiations; imagng modalities and related detectors. Main topics are: medical imaging charachteristics as contrast, spatial resolution, Point Spread Function (PSF), Line Spread Function (LSF), Edge Spread Function (ESF), Convolution, Modulation Transfer Function (MTF), Noise, Contrast to Noise ratio, Signal to noise ratio, (SNR), Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE). X-ray produuction, radiography, analogue receptors, Computed radiography and related detectors (CCD, Flat Panels, Thin Film Transistor Array Detectros). Mammography, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography. Imaging by radioisotopes; radioisotopes and radiopharmaceutical production. Scintillation camera. SPECT, PET; combined modalities (SPECT/CT, PET/CT).
Teaching methods
Presentation and comments of projected slides; possibility for students to ask questions and discuss specific topics during the lecture. Are foreseen specialized seminars and visit to department of radiology and nuclear medicine
Reccomended or required readings
Jerrold T. Bushberg, J. Anthony Seibert, Edwin M. Leidholdt Jr., John M. Boone-The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging - Edited by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins - Third Edition (2012) ISBN 978-0-7817-8057-5;

Webb’s Physics of Medical imaging - Edited by M A Flower - Second edition (2012) ISBN 9781466568952

Farr's Physics for Medical Imaging. P Allisy-Roberts, J Williams – Edited by Saunders - Elsevier, Second Edition (2008) - ISBN 9870702028441
Assessment methods
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.
Further information
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030