Introductory Physics Modules
This course is designed to provide introductory physics videos and materials for radiation oncology residents.
| Module 1 | Basic Physics | Timothy Ritter, PhD, DABR |
| Electricity and Magnetism | Patrick McDermott, PhD Ying Xiao, PhD | |
| Special Relativity | Steven Sutlief, PhD | |
| Module 2 | Structure of Matter | Ying Xiao, PhD |
| Nuclear Forces | Steven Sutlief, PhD | |
| Wave and Quantum Models | Patrick McDermott, PhD | |
| Atomic and Nuclear Structure - Part I | Patrick McDermott, PhD | |
| Atomic and Nuclear Structure - Part II | Patrick McDermott, PhD | |
| Modes of Decay | Patrick McDermott, PhD | |
| Sources of Radionuclides | Patrick McDermott, PhD | |
| Module 3 | X-ray Generation - Anode and Cathode | Matthew Studenski, PhD, MS |
| X-ray Generation - Transformers and Rectifiers | Matthew Studenski, PhD, MS | |
| X-ray Generation - Therapy | Matthew Studenski, PhD, MS | |
| Diagnostic vs. Therapy | Ashley Cetnar, MS | |
| X-ray Spectra | Ashley Cetnar, MS | |
| Physics of X-ray Generation | Ashley Cetnar, MS | |
| Module 4 | Production of Megavoltage Beams I | Patrick McDermott, PhD |
| Production of Megavoltage Beams II | Patrick McDermott, PhD | |
| Production of Megavoltage Beams III | Patrick McDermott, PhD | |
| Production of Megavoltage Beams IV | Patrick McDermott, PhD | |
| MLC | Timothy Ritter, PhD, DABR | |
| Module 5 | Attenuation of Photon Beams | Arthur Boyer, PhD |
| Attenuation of Coefficients | Arthur Boyer, PhD | |
| Energy Absorption Coefficients | Arthur Boyer, PhD | |
| Compton, Pair Production, Photonuclear Disintegration | Matthew Studenski, PhD, MS | |
| Particulate Interactions | Arthur Boyer, PhD |
Launched: June 8, 2020
Renewed: May 31, 2026
Expires: May 31, 2030
Target Audience
This activity is available only to members in training. To become an ASTRO member in training for free please go to www.ASTRO.org and click “Join ASTRO”.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Certificate of AttendanceThis activity was designated for 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Price
Cost:
$0.00
Registration: This activity is available only to members in training. To become an ASTRO member in training for free please go to www.ASTRO.org and click “Join ASTRO”.
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One of the two latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari.

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