PHYS 7390 - Radiation Protection
(3 Credits)

Ionizing radiation including X-ray, g-ray, neutrons, alpha-, beta-, and heavy ion-particle sources, bioeffects, and protection principles are covered. Non-ionizing radiation, including laser light, radio- frequency waves, ultraviolet and infrared light, and ultrasound, sources, bioeffects, and exposure protection guidelines are studied. Prerequisites: [PHYS 7360 (or 016.736) and PHYS 7380 (or 016.738) (C+) or consent of instructor].