Programme

X-Ray Production
- Introduction
- Fundamentals of X Ray Production
- X Ray Tubes
- Energizing & Controlling the X Ray Tube
- X Ray Tube & Generator Ratings
- Collimation & Filtration
- Factors Influencing X Ray Spectra & Output
- Filtration

Basic Radiation Detectors
- Introduction
- Gas filled detectors
- Semiconductor detectors
- Scintillation detectors and storage phosphors

Computed Tomography
- Introduction
- CT principles
- The CT imaging system
- Image reconstruction and processing
- Acquisition
- Computed tomography image quality

Physics of Magnetic Resonance
- Introduction
- Nuclear magnetic resonance
- Relaxation and tissue contrast
- MR spectroscopy
- Spatial encoding and basic pulse sequences

Nuclear Medicine Imaging Devices
- Introduction
- Gamma camera systems
- Positron emission tomography systems
- SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems

Prerequisiti

Familiarity with the topics in the Medical Physics.

Core Documentation

- D. Volterrani, P.A. Erba, G. Mariani (a cura di), "Fondamenti di Medicina Nucleare. Tecniche e Applicazioni", Springer

- D.L. Bailey, J.L. Humm, A. Todd-Pokropek, A. van Aswegen (Editors), "Nuclear Medicine Physics", IAEA
[disponibile gratuitamente sul sito web IAEA-UN (International Atomic Energy Agency-United Nations): https://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/Publications/PDF/Pub1617web-1294055.pdf]

Reference Bibliography

For further studies, the following is suggested: - J.T. Bushberg, J.A. Seibert, E.M. Leidholdt, J.M. Boone, “The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging”, Fourth Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Attendance

Attendance is optional but highly recommended.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists of an oral interview in which questions are asked for verifying the student's understanding of the topics and ability to apply them to real contexts. The determination of the final grade will take into account: the level and quality of knowledge of the topics; the ability to analyze the topics critically; the appropriate use of the technical language of this discipline.