Medical Physics

Medical Physics 2023 - 2024

Prof GAP Cirrone
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare and Physics Department, University of Catania

Lessons are also given by
Dr Giada Petringa, Dr Roberto Catalano (official "expert of the treated matter")

Lessons time

• Monday.   10:00 - 12:00 am

• Wednesday  9:00 - 11:00 am 

• Optional time slots: 

Remote connection

We will use the  ZOOM page (if needed):  https://cern.zoom.us/my/gapcirrone 

Initial form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPGg8kEsOqsdHTXKel-X_LRj07KdmK9IP4Auz5PpA_r7kTuA/viewform

Lessons material

1. Introduction

2. Radiation sources

3. Radiation-matter interaction

4. X-ray 

5. Description of radiation field

6. Detectors for dosimetry

Exercises discussed during classes

Calendar of practical activities in the Laboratory

To be defined

Practical sessions

Microdosimetry

Geant4 Monte Carlo simulation for medical physics

Use of an X-Ray tube for detector characterisation

Neutron activation

Final examination procedure

During the exam the Student may expect at least:

• • • Discussion on the practical session (if done)

    • One question on the radiation-matter interaction processes

    • One question on some basic concept related to radiation dosimetry

    • One question related to the microdosimetry

    • One question on the practical question on the absorbed dose measure 

Examination dates

TBD