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PHYS5011: Nuclear Physics and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2025 unit information
This unit is normally undertaken as part of the Master of Medical Physics or the Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics. Nuclear properties and models, and the main types of radioactive decay (alpha, beta, and gamma decay) are covered. There is also a brief introduction to nuclear reactions. This UoS also includes fundamentals of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Physics Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Calculus, differential equations, Fourier analysis, linear algebra, atomic/nuclear Physics, principles of quantum physics and classical mechanics |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of basic nuclear structure, mass, and binding energy
- LO2. demonstrate an understanding of nuclear shells and nuclear collective states
- LO3. demonstrate an understanding of the main processes of radioactive decay
- LO4. demonstrate a basic understanding of nuclear reactions
- LO5. demonstrate an understanding of the physics of NMR and MRI
- LO6. demonstrate an understanding of image acquisition in MR
- LO7. demonstrate an understanding of quality assurance principles in MRI
- LO8. demonstrate an understanding of room shielding and safety aspects of MRI
- LO9. demonstrate an understanding of clinical applications of MRI
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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