Handbook

This subject will lead to an understanding of the instrumentation and techniques involved in diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radiation in medicine. Topics covered will include Interactions of Radiation with Matter, Sources of Radiation, Detecting Radiation, Nuclear Electronics and data acquisition system, Nuclear Reactions and Production of Radioisotopes, Neutron Physics, Dosimetry of photons, electrons and neutrons, Solid Sate Dosimetry, TLD and film dosimetry, Introduction to Radiation Therapy, Medical Linear Accelerators, X-ray Modelling Methods, Brachytherapy and Radiosurgery, Clinical Radiotherapy, Linear Accelerators X-ray and Electron Beam Properties.