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Course Title: X-Ray Physics and Equipment
Code: 220
Credit hours: 3Hs
Prerequisite: PHYS 101
Compulsory ( √ )
First semester ( √ )
Brief contents:
The course introduces the students with greater emphasis on those concepts and theories pertinent to radiology such as the structure and function of the devices incorporated in x-ray circuitry, the types and function of x-ray tubes, electromagnetic waves and their characteristic, Bremsstrahlung , and Characteristic radiation. and x-ray interactions with matter. Also it introduces the student to the theory of x-ray production and its utilization in diagnostic radiography it consists of a review of the various forms of energy, the study of x-ray production and the various types of rectification. Also it will include an explanation of the difference between conventional and digital radiography.
Course objectives:
Understand the different methods of the radiation interactions with matter,
Know the factors affecting the quality and quantity of x-rays produced from x-ray tubes,
Understand the difference between Bremsstrahlung and characteristic x-rays,
Describe the effects of the scattered radiation on the patient and image quality,
Distinguish among the fixed target and rotating x-ray tubes,
Understand what is meant by screen film radiography, fluoroscopy, contrast agents and Computed tomography.
Assessment methods:
Test 1 (15%),
Test 2(15%),
Homework (10%),
Presentation ,PP, (10%),
Final written exam (50%).
Assigned Text Book:
John Ball, Adrian D. Moore Essential Physics for Radiographer. Wiley-Blackwell; 3ed Edition (January 15, 1997).
Supplementary reference:
By P.P. Dendy , B. Heaton . Physics for Radiologists. Blackwell Science Ltd (July 10, 1987).
Other Information Resource:
Editors: P. H. Carter , A. M. Paterson , M. L. Thornton , A. P. Hyatt , A. Milne , J. R. Pirrie. Chesney’s Equipment for Student Radiographers. Wiley-Blackwell; 4th Edition (January 15, 1994)
Weekly plan:
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WK No
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TOPICS
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LECTURES
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01
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The bases x-ray related physics
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3hours/wk
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02
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Production of x-rays and the x-ray spectrum
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3hours/wk
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03
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Quality and quantity of x-rays- factors affecting the x-ray output
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3hours/wk
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04
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Interactions of x-rays with matter
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3hours/wk
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05
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Attenuation of heterogeneous x-ray beam
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3hours/wk
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06
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Effects of the scattered radiation
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3hours/wk
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07
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Imaging with x-rays
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3hours/wk
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08
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Imaging with x-rays
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3hours/wk
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09
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Principles of fixed and rotating target tubes
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3hours/wk
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10
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X-ray film – optical density – characteristic curve
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3hours/wk
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11
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Contrast – film gamma – film speed – latitude
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3hours/wk
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12
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Effect of overlying and underlying tissues and reduction of contrast by scattering
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3hours/wk
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13
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Fluoroscopy, film used with fluorescent screen, Cassettes
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3hours/wk
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14
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What is the digital radiography
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3hours/wk
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15
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Some information and general knowledge about computed tomography
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3hours/wk
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Subject Coordinator: Dr. Hanan Abbas
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