Modern Physics > Biophysics
Modern Physics > Nuclear Physics > Nuclear Reactions, Radioactivity
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This curriculum uses videos, text, and assessment questions to explore how radiation is used in diagnostic medicine.
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Types of radiation therapy treatments include high energy x-rays, electron beams, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. Experts consider a variety of factors in determining the treatment dose to tumor volume while minimizing exposure to healthy cells. This curriculum provides context for the following concepts: X-rays, nuclear decay characteristic x-ray, gamma rays, Compton scattering, effects of radiation on DNA, Bragg peak, beam hardening, and radiation burns. The curriculum includes a manuscript, video series from a medical professional, video comprehension questions, and pre-lecture checkpoints and homework problems.
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Video, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Student reading, Instructor supplement, Restricted access
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Medical Applications > Biomedical Imaging > Radiographic Imaging
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Copyright: 2021 Ralf Widenhorn, Priya Jamkhedkar
CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.Last Edit Date:
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