RAD 22 Fundamentals of X-Ray and Radium Physics

Units: 4
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Grade Options: Letter Grade
Corequisites: RAD 20, RAD 20A, and RAD 21.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
This course is designed to introduce the structure of the atom, concepts of mechanics, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetism, electrodynamics, electrostatics, electric generators and motors. The production and control of high voltage rectifiers, and the components and principles of operation of the x-ray circuit are also included. Properties of x-rays, x-ray production, and x-ray interaction with matter are detailed. Performing calculations utilizing the English and metric systems are covered. (CSU)