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Generally speaking medical physics is the application of what?

Medical physics is the application of physics concepts, theories, and techniques to the field of medicine. It involves the use of radiation, imaging, and technology to diagnose and treat diseases, as well as ensure safety in medical procedures.


What is the medical application of the focal length of concave lens?

medical application of lens


What is the scientific study of energy in radiology?

Radiation physics is the scientific study of energy in radiology, which involves the interactions of ionizing radiation with matter and the principles behind the production, detection, and application of radiation in medical imaging. This field covers topics such as radiation dose, imaging techniques, radiation safety, and quality control in radiology.


What is the common name for infrared radiation?

Infrared radiation, infrared, heat radiation.


What are the things that have radiation?

Some common sources of radiation include sunlight, medical imaging tests like X-rays and CT scans, radioactive materials used in industry and research, and natural sources like radon gas and cosmic radiation.


Contributions of chemistry to the society?

medical scanners. The development of medical scanners and radiation therapy was made possible through the application of knowledge of the inner structure and behavior of atoms.Other than by surgery or in combination with chemotherapy (drugs), cancerous tissues can also be eliminated using radiation therapy. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are based on the fact that certain chemicals and high intensity radiation easily destroy rapidly dividing cells (like cancer cells).-Ma.Eve21


What are some positive uses of nuclear radiation?

One application is in neutron bombs. At 500 times the lethal dosage of radiation, they will almost instantly kill a tank crew that is inside of their tank. A medical application could be in the treatment of cancer, but it is unknown if it is more practical than other methods of radiotherapy.


Which do you think is most useful type of radiation?

It depends on the context. In medical treatments, ionizing radiation like X-rays and gamma rays are commonly used. In communication and technology, non-ionizing radiation like radio waves and microwaves are more useful. Ultimately, the most useful type of radiation is the one that best suits the specific application or need.


How is radiation used every day?

There are many practical applications to the use of radioactivity/radiation. Radioactive sources are used to study living organisms, to diagnose and treat diseases, to sterilize medical instruments and food, to produce energy for heat and electric power, and to monitor various steps in all types of industrial processes. Tracers are a common application of radioisotopes. A tracer is a radioactive element whose pathway through which a chemical reaction can be followed. Tracers such as Iodine-131 are commonly used in the medical field to study the function of the thyroid gland assisting in detecting disease. Nuclear reactors are devices that control fission reactions producing new substances from the fission product and energy. Nuclear power stations use uranium in fission reactions as a fuel to produce energy. Steam is generated by the heat released during the fission process. It is this steam that turns a turbine to produce electric energy. Sterilization of medical instruments and food is another common application of radiation. By subjecting the instruments and food to concentrated beams of radiation, we can kill microorganisms that cause contamination and disease. Because this is done with high energy radiation sources using electromagnetic energy, there is no fear of residual radiation.


What is the medical terminology Combining form meaning radiation?

The combining form "radi/o" means radiation in medical terminology.


Application of radiation?

Radiation is commonly used in medicine for diagnostic imaging (X-rays, CT scans) and cancer treatment (radiation therapy). It is also used in industry for sterilizing medical equipment, food preservation, and inspecting materials for defects. Additionally, radiation is used in research, such as carbon dating in archaeology and studying the universe through telescopes.


What are the different radiation application?

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