Introduction to Health and Medical Physics

A.Y. 2024/2025
6
Max ECTS
42
Overall hours
SSD
FIS/07
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
Acquire basic concepts of NMR, MRI (T1, T2, spectra, k-space, sequences). Images through Fourier Transform and Radon Transform.
Acquire the fundamental concepts of radiotherapy with photons and charged particles together with the knowledge of the basic aspects of radiobiology.
Acquire le basic concepts of medical imaging, production and detection of RX, interaction of RX with matter, the dosimetric indices and basic concepts of ultrasound imaging.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will have acquired knowledge of how the applications of physics methodologies can contribute to both medical diagnostics and therapy. In particular, the student:
- will know the bases of the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter, with specific reference to type of particles, energies and materials of interest for medical physics;
- will know the basic aspects of medical imaging with X-rays in conventional radiology, mammography and computed tomography; as well as the basics of nuclear magnetic resonance imaging;
- will know the basic concepts of radiation therapy with photons and charged particles and the physical, radiobiological and instrumental characteristics of hadrontherapy.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [F63-46](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af20250000f63-46)
FIS/07 - APPLIED PHYSICS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours