Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Physics-Chemistry 11th year of secondary education

2 hours of theoretical matrix per week, where the teacher exposes the syllabus of the discipline, using the illustration of physical concepts presented with concrete examples in the area of ​​IMR.

1 theoretical-practical class of 1 hour per week, where students (separated into shifts with a maximum of 20 students) proceed with the resolution accompanied by practical application exercises formulated with the aim of clarifying and relating the subjects covered in the theoretical component.

The curricular unit’s consubstantiation in a matrix that includes theoretical classes using the expository method and theoretical-practical classes in small classes, allows a teaching methodology that, in addition to a structured exposition of the contents, privileges its demonstration, exemplification and applicability to real situations. The complement with a proximity orientation also contributes to providing the acquisition of knowledge and individual skills, in the development of capacities to develop autonomous work and learn throughout life, based on an interrogative and interactive methodology and the enhancement of study and research. individual about the exposed contents.

Knowledge:

• Atomic and nuclear physics relevant to the understanding of the phenomena of production of radioactive emission and radioactivity

• Physical principles of radioactive tracers and tracers and relationship between physicochemical characteristics / physiological processes

• Physical principles and technology in Nuclear Medicine and PET, and in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)

Skills:

• Use advanced knowledge of atomic and nuclear physics in the use of radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive tracers, and in NMR techniques

• Safely, effectively and efficiently use nuclear radiation for imaging purposes

Competences:

• Make individual decisions and in a multidisciplinary environment in matters involving technical and scientific knowledge based on atomic and nuclear physics and phenomena related to radioactivity and NMR

• Develop the ability to deepen and expand knowledge in nuclear physics, the use of radioactivity and NMR

1 – Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and electromagnetic radiation

Quantum physics: thermal radiation, Planck’s postulate, electromagnetic spectrum, wave-particle duality;

Interaction with matter and effective sections of interaction processes; Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle

2 – The atom and the quantum structure of the electronic cloud

Atomic models; Energy, angular and magnetic moments, spin, spin-orbit interaction; electronic transitions;

spectroscopy

3 – Nuclear physics

Nuclear properties; strong strength; fission, fusion and alpha decay; Weak force and beta decay, law of decay; Nuclear models; Electromagnetic transitions and internal conversion

4 – Nuclear physics applied in imaging

The Hevesy principle, radioactive tracers and tracers; Anger Camera and Single Photon Emission Tomography; Positron emission tomography; Production of radiopharmaceuticals.

5 – Magnetic Resonance Imaging Nuclear Magnetic Resonance; Relaxation and protocols; fMRI

NAO

Main Bibliography:

PEDROSO DE LIMA, Physics in Nuclear Medicine
Publisher: University of Coimbra Press

TIPLER and MOSCA, Physics for Scientists and Engineers (5th ed.) – volume 2
Publisher: LTC – Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editora Lda

Complementary Bibliography:

Written notes provided by the teacher

R. EISBERG, R. RESNICK: QUANTUM PHYSICS: ATOMS, MOLECULES, SOLIDS, NUCLEUS AND PARTICLES
CAMPUS PUBLISHER – ELSEVIER