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FIZ4036X-Ray Applications2+1+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of practicals per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Gökhan APAYDIN
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Engin TIRAŞOĞLU
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The most exciting application of industrial physics, X-rays, is to provide a comprehensive overview of X-rays in all their aspects, to familiarize students with the concepts and applications related to X-rays within the natural sciences, to discuss the industrial, solid-state electronics, and medical applications of X-rays, and to demonstrate their importance and necessity. To enable students to produce and apply X-rays.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Students can describe the basic principles and approaches of X-rays. 1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
LO - 2 : Students can learn the basic approaches and concepts of X-rays1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
LO - 3 : You will gain extensive knowledge about X-rays, which are mentioned in courses such as Modern Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Solid State Physics. 1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
LO - 4 : Students can apply mathematical methods and physical principles to analyze fundamental problems in X-rays. 1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
LO - 5 : Students can learn about the applications of X-rays. 1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
What are X-rays? The production and properties of X-rays, X-rays in the electromagnetic wave spectrum, Interaction of X-rays with matter: General information, Diffraction of X-rays, Polarization of X-rays, Compton and Photoelectric effects, Absorption and scattering of X-rays, Striped and Continuous X-rays, Moseley's Law, Radiation and Health: The ionizing effect of X-rays and measurement of dose rate, Effects of ionizing radiation on human health and protection from radiation, Selection criteria for X-ray application techniques, Application areas of X-rays
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1What is X-ray? The production and properties of X-rays
 Week 2X-rays in the electromagnetic wave spectrum
 Week 3Interaction of X-rays with matter
 Week 4X-ray diffraction
 Week 5Polarization of X-rays
 Week 6Compton and the Photoelectric Effect
 Week 7Absorption and scattering of X-rays
 Week 8Characteristic and Continuous X-rays
 Week 9Midterm Exam
 Week 10Moseley's law
 Week 11Radiation and Health: The ionizing effect of X-rays and the measurement of dose rate
 Week 12The effects of ionizing radiation on human health and protection from radiation
 Week 13X-ray application techniques
 Week 14Applications of X-rays
 Week 15X-ray lasers
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1An Introduction to X-Ray Physics, Optics, and Applications, Carolyn A. MacDonald, 2017, Princeton University Press
2Jens Als-Nielsen and Des McMorrow, Elements of Modern X-ray Physics, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
 
Recommended Reading
1Culllity, B.D. and Stock, S.R., Elements of X-Ray Diffraction, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey,2001.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 07/04/2026 2 35
Practice 12 02/05/2026 1 15
End-of-term exam 16 06/06/2026 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 3 8 24
Arasınav 2 1 2
Uygulama 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 4 6 24
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load137