History of medical physics

Endo, Masahiro

doi:10.1007/s12194-021-00642-2

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“…Among the competencies of medical physicists, the use of ionizing radiation for treatment and diagnosis is prominent. These applications can be classified into three main categories: diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine [1]. The diagnostic area uses ionizing radiation to create images of the body using techniques such as x-rays and computed tomography.…”

Section: Teaching Of Medical Physicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A thermoelectric cloud chamber: II. Contributions to medical physics education

Souza,

Perini,

Neves

2024

Eur. J. Phys.

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Medical Physics is a branch of science concerned with the application of physical principles in the benefit of health. It is an inherently interdisciplinary field that requires strong skills in various fields of science and technology. Thus, it is challenging for students and their learning processes benefit from teaching methodologies that enable a good understanding of abstract concepts. In this context, the cloud chamber can be used as an invaluable tool for teaching concepts related to ionizing radiation. In this study we present the radiation tracks obtained from the cloud chamber presented in Part I of this series. The device enabled the observation of numerous interactions between different ionizing radiations and matter. These interactions are discussed in the context of Medical Physics, highlighting the connection between the observed phenomena, their physical explanations, and their applications in the medical field.

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Section: Teaching Of Medical Physicsmentioning

confidence: 99%