RM 472G - INTERACTION OF RADIATION WITH MATTER

College of Medicine

Credits: 3

Basic aspects of the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter. Bohr atom, atomic spectra, radioactivity, energetics of decay. Sources of radiation, penetration of charged particles, electro- magnetic radiation, and neutrons through matter; excitation and ionization processes; selected nuclear reactions; basic radiation detection and dosimetry.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: PHY 213 or 232, MA 114 (may be taken concurrently); or equivalent.
Crosslisted with: RAS 472G, PHY 472G

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