39274 - Fundamentals of Physics and Physics of Radiation

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student learns the basics of mechanics, thermology, electromagnetism, wave phenomena and modern physics. He learns the application of mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic mechanisms to biological phenomena. The student also learns the principles of dosimetry and related parameters, of radioprotection (foundations and regulations), x-ray production and properties, their interaction with matter, and the quantitative and qualitative analysis of a X-ray beam.

Course contents

Fundamentals of Physics:

Mechanics of solid matter: kinematics, dynamics, statics, mechanical energy for point bodies and rigid bodies.

Electromagnetism: electrostatic, magnetostatic, oscillating and electrodynamic fields.

Wave properties: equations, parameters, waveforms, examples with sound and electromagnetic waves.

Physics Applications:

Biophysics and living organisms. Interaction between electromagnetic radiation & biological tissues.

Examples of applications to biomedical instruments (Eco, NMR, TAC).

Radiology:

Radiation and dosimetry: characterization of the various types of radiation, definitions and terminology.

X-ray production in the biomedical field.

Mechanisms of interaction between ionizing radiation and matter.

Readings/Bibliography

Online handouts (available through AMS Campus).

Textbook: Elementi di fisica in medicina e biologia, G. Castellani D. Remondini, Bononia University Press 2014

Teaching methods

Front lessons and handouts.

Theoretical lessons and exercises on the addressed topics, with practical examples and applications.

Assessment methods

Written exam: multiple choice exercises and open theoretical questions.

Teaching tools

Handouts on AMS Campus

Office hours

See the website of Daniel Remondini

See the website of Enrico Giampieri