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APPLIED NUCLEAR PHYSICS

CODE 61871
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
CREDITS
  • 6 cfu during the 2nd year of 9012 FISICA(LM-17) - GENOVA
  • 6 cfu during the 1st year of 9012 FISICA(LM-17) - GENOVA
  • SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR FIS/07
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
  • SEMESTER 1° Semester
    PREREQUISITES
    Prerequisites
    You can take the exam for this unit if you passed the following exam(s):
    • PHYSICS 9012 (coorte 2021/2022)
    • NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS AND ASTROPHYSICS 2 61847
    • THEORETICAL PHYSICS 61842
    • MATTER PHYSICS 2 61844
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    OVERVIEW

    The class explores physics processes, in particular those related to of ionizing radiations, that find application in medicine, environmental  sciences and archaeometry.

    AIMS AND CONTENT

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    Students will receice an overview of the applications of nuclear physics techniques in various fields: from technology to health protection, environment and art.

    AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

    Studenwt will get the essential elements to pursue a career in medical physics, environmental sciences and cultural heritage; in particular for what concern the application of the physics of ionizing radiations.

    PREREQUISITES

    None but the knowledges of the bachelor in physics.

    TEACHING METHODS

    The class is mainly based on classroom lectures.
    A laboratory training session and visits to specific equipment in a hospital bring the student closer to the typical instrumentation related to ionizing radiation and spectrometric techniques and to the clinic application.

    SYLLABUS/CONTENT

    Dosimetry of ionizing radiation. Biological effects of radiation, dosimetric units (Exposure, Dose, Equivalent Dose), dosimetric measurements, cavity theory, outline of radiation protection legislation. Shielding. Calculation of shielding for α, β, γ, X and neutron radiation: point-like and extended sources, build-up. Shielding of large installations. The Monte Carlo method. Spectrometric chains. Detectors for α, β, γ, X and n used in the applied physics, electronic chains for spectrometric measurements, tissue-equivalent fchambers, portable detectors for environmental inspections, radioactive contamination measurements. Medical physics: X-ray and tomography, SPECT, PET and NMR diagnostics, radiotherapy and hadrontherapy, Dating techniques: Dating with 14C and other isotopes, thermoluminescence. Compositional analysis techniques. Neutron activation and analysis with beams of ions and photons: physical principles of the different methods, sensitivity, typical instrumentation, examples of application .

    Laboratory. training on γ spectrometry: calibration of a spectrometric chain for quantitative measurements, analysis of environmental samples.

    RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

    Book-texts on specific topics will be indicated during the class. All the didactic material (slides, tables and other documents) is available on the web.

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    Exam Board

    PAOLO PRATI (President)

    FABRIZIO LEVRERO

    MAURO GINO TAIUTI

    LESSONS

    LESSONS START

    First semester, the timetable will be announced on September 2020

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    Oral exam. The student will chose and discuss a scientific article and then will answer questions related to the class program

    ASSESSMENT METHODS

    During the oral exame, the commission, composed of the teachers the class, will formulate questions in order to assess the degree of preparation of the student and her/his ability to critically discuss the contents of the class. Synthesis and communication skills will also be evaluated.

    FURTHER INFORMATION

    More information at the site: https://www.ge.infn.it/~prati/Fisica%20Nucleare%20Applicata/FNA.htm