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scientific basis of medical physics

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Atomic Structure
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How is the atom arranged,
What is the mass number
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Xray production
What does bremsstrahlung mean,
How are x rays produced,
What is the probability of bremss...
9  cards
The xray tube
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What is the use of each component...,
What is thermionic emission and w...
15  cards
Attenuation of radiation
0  cards
Radioactivity
What is radioactivity,
What makes an atom unstable,
What is the valley of stability
12  cards
Radiobiology
How does ionisation affect the cells,
What are free radicals,
What is dna
9  cards
Patient Dose
What are the 3 types of dose,
What is absorbed dose,
What is equivalent dose
6  cards
Measuring dose
Why do we measure dose,
What are the two main categories ...,
What are examples of gas filled c...
14  cards
Radiation incidents
What is the difference between ac...,
What is saue,
What are the steps to follow afte...
6  cards
Nuclear Medicine
What is it,
What is a radiopharmaceutical,
What is technetium
15  cards
Radiation Physics
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3  cards

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