PHYS 136 - Radiation Physics

Prerequisite: PHYS 102
The interaction of radiation with matter: photoelectric, Compton and pair production processes, neutron and charged particle interactions, linear energy transfer, quality factor, attenuation coefficients, shielding. Biological effects, RBE, internal dose, permissible exposures, beneficial application. Instrumentation.

Units: 3

Course Typically Offered: Fall