20PH3018 Radiation Physics 4:0:0

Module V - ADVANCED RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT METHODS

Treatment Planning System – Imaging in Radiotherapy – Image Fusion – CT Simulation – Basics of 3Dimensional Conformal Therapy – Beams Eye View – Digitally Reconstructed Radiograph – 3-D Conformal Radiotherapy – Plan Evaluation Methods – Dose Volume Histograms – Treatment Evaluation – Introduction to Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy and Image Guided Radiotherapy – Concept – Imaging Modality – 2D image – kV Cone Beam CT – Image Registration – Plan Adaptation – QA Protocol and Procedures – Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Radiotherapy – Tomotherapy – Cyber Knife –Particle Beam Therapy.

Reference Books

1. Washington & Leaver’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy (5th Edition), Charles M. Washington, Dennis T. Leaver and Megan Trad, Mosby Publications (2020) 2. Khan’s Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology (4th Edition), Faiz M. Khan, John P. Gibbons and Paul W. Sperduto (Eds.), LWW Publishers (2016) 3. Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy (4th Edition), Charles M. Washington and Dennis T. Leaver, Mosby Publications, (2015) 4. Khan’s The Physics of Radiation Therapy (5th Edition), Faiz M. Khan and John P. Gibbons, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; (2014) 5. Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students, E.B. Podgorsak Technical Editor, International Atomic Energy Agency Vienna, 2005 6. Radiation Therapy Physics (3rd Edition), William R. Hendee, Geoffrey S. Ibbot and Eric G. Hendee, Wiley-Liss Publications, (2004)

20PH3026 MEDICAL RADIATION DOSIMETRY

Credit 4:0:0 Course Objectives:

1. To explain the basic concepts of atoms and nucleus 2. To illustrate the different types of radiation emitted from nuclear sources 3. To disseminate knowledge on the interaction of radiation with matter

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to 1. Remember the basic concepts of atoms and nucleus 2. Understand the different types of radiation emitted from nuclear sources 3. Apply the interaction of radiation with matter in novel peaceful applications 4. Analyze and understand the various units of radiation measurements. 5. Evaluate the different types of radiation detection and measurement. 6. Create novel dosimetry systems for measuring different types of nuclear radiation

Module I - BASIC RADIATION PHYSICS

Atoms and Nuclei – Fundamental Particles – Atomic and Nuclear Structure – Mass Defect and Binding Energy – Radiation – Classification of Radiation – Electromagnetic Spectrum – Radioactivity – Alpha, Beta and Gamma Rays – Methods of Decay – Isotopes – Radiation Sources.

Module II - INTERACTION OF RADIATION WITH MATTER

Types of Indirectly Ionizing Radiation – Photon Beam Attenuation – Types of Photon Interactions – Types of Electron Interactions – Types on Neutron Interactions – Photo Electric Effect – Coherent Scattering –Compton Effect – Pair Production – Photo Nuclear Disintegration – Effect following Radiation Interaction.

Module III - RADIATION QUANTITIES AND UNITS

Radiometric, Interaction, Protection and Dosimetric Quantities – Particle and Energy Fluence – Linear and Mass Attenuation Coefficient – Stopping Power – Linear Energy Transfer – Absorbed Dose – Kerma –Exposure – Activity – Equivalent Dose – Effective Dose – Electronic or Charged Particle Equilibrium –Bragg Gray Cavity Theory – Spencer-Attix Cavity – Burlin Cavity Theory – Bremsstrahlung Radiation –Bragg’s Curve.

APPLIED PHYSICS (2020)