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Detailed information |
Original study plan |
Bachelor's programme Technical Physics 2025W |
Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to assess and compare diagnostic imaging and radiation-based therapeutic procedures in medicine.
This lecture is methodologically complemented by the lab course Medizinische Physik und Strahlenphysik.
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Skills |
Knowledge |
Upon completing the course, students will possess the following skills. They are able to
- assess dosimetric quantities (k5);
- compare imaging methods on terms of their contrast, resolution and potential radiation damage (k5);
- differentiate between various radiotherapy methods (e.g. brachytherapy and teletherapy) (k5);
- evaluate radiation exposure from natural and artificial sources (k5).
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During the course, students will acquire knowledge in the following areas and concepts of medical physics and radiation physics:
- interaction of photons with matter (photoeffect, Compton scattering, pair production);
- interaction of particles with matter (stopping power of electrons, positrons, ions, bremsstrahlung);
- experimental techniques (energy-dispersive detectors, measurement of temporal coincidences) and their application to alpha, beta and gamma radiation;
- biological effects of radiation and radiation sickness;
- medical applications (X-ray diagnostics, computer tomography, positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging);
- further applications (food irradiation, ...).
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Criteria for evaluation |
oral or written exam
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Methods |
lecture, excursion to the radiotherapeutical station of a hospital/medical center
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Language |
German or English |
Study material |
W. Schlegel, J. Bille, Medizinische Physik, Band 2 Medizinische Strahlenphysik, Springer, Berlin, 2002 transparencies
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Changing subject? |
No |
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