RTE 2613 - Radiographic Physics

Institution:

Indian River State College

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Description:

This course presents the physics of xray generators, the theories of direct and alternating current with methodology for harnessing, distribution, and measurement of current and EMF. Motors, transformers, single and threephase xray generators, construction and function of xray tubes, atomic structure and its relation to the generation of xrays from an xray tube, interaction of radiation matter, pair production, compton, and photoelectric interaction, tube rating charts, and testing for malfunctioning of xray generating systems are studied. Prerequisite: PHY 1020, RTE 1418, RTE 1457. Corequisite: RTE 2563, RTE 2874.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.irsc.edu

Phone Number:

(772) 462-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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