Knowledge of the principles of operation of the detectors used in Nuclear Medicine
Course Prerequisites
knowledge of the basic principles of nuclear physics and radioactive decay
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons
Assessment Methods
Oral examination
Texts
Texts available on the Kiro platform
Contents
Radioactivity elements
Gas detectors - operating principles The ionization chamber Proportional counters Geiger-Muller detectors Practical applications of gas detectors in Nuclear Medicine Scintillation detectors - operating principles The photomultiplier The gamma-camera Positron emission tomography
