Medical Radiation Simulation

Overview

Introduction to a basic Linux scientific computational environment. Introduction to Monte-Carlo radiation transport simulation. Proton and photon interactions with matter. Applications of radiation transport to simulate aspects of medical imaging and radiotherapy. Validation of simulations and assessment of errors.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:
Solve a range of problems computationally involving the transport of radiation through matter, including assessing the validity of and errors associated with such simulations.

Skills

Problem solving. Searching for and evaluating information from a range of sources. Written and oral communication of scientific concepts in a clear and concise manner. Working independently or as part of a group and meeting deadlines.

Assessment

NONE