Radiologic physics and radiation protection

This unit covers the fundamental physics concepts relevant to radiographic imaging. Topics include: Scientific measurement; Mechanics and heat; Atomic structure and electromagnetic radiation; Electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism; X-rays and their production; X-ray emission and interactions between x-rays and matter; Attenuation of x-rays and filters; Detection of X-rays; X-ray image formation; an introduction to computer-based imaging in medicine; and Foundational principles of radiation protection together with statutory requirements.