From Accelerators to Medical Imaging
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHYS4005 | Physics and Astronomy | 4 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PHYS4005
- School
- Physics and Astronomy
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The first half of this module will describe radiation sources and detectors, with particular reference to those used in the medical imaging applications described in the second half. It will include the physics of accelerators such as linacs, cyclotrons and synchrotrons, of detectors such as ionization chambers, scintillators and solid state detectors and of X-ray imaging, nuclear imaging and positron emission tomography (PET).
Target Students
Students in the 3rd year of Physics programmes. Students in the 3rd or 4th year of Mathematical Physics, Chemistry and Molecular Physics, or Natural Sciences programmes.
Classes
This module is based on a series of lectures in the autumn semester.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To introduce students to the experimental techniques of nuclear physics and their applications in medical diagnosis and therapy.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion of the module, students will have enhanced their:
- A1 knowledge of particle accelerators and detectors, X-ray imaging and nuclear medicine
- A2 knowledge and understanding of the scientific method
- A3 understanding of how the basic principles of physics are applied in a range of situations
- A4 knowledge of the methods of mathematical physics for the analysis of physical problems
Intellectual Skills
On successful completion of the module, students will have demonstrated their ability to:
- B1 apply theoretical ideas to the quantitative analysis of physical situations
- B2 apply high levels of numeracy and analysis
- B3 apply techniques of problem solving
Professional/Practical Skills
On successful completion of the module, students will have demonstrated their ability to:
- C1 formulate problems in physics using appropriate mathematical language
- C2 apply principles of experimental design, methodology and analysis
Transferable/Key Skills
On successful completion of the module, students will have demonstrated their ability to:
- D1 develop appropriate strategies for study, including the use of library, human, and electronic sources of information