Friday, May 31, 2019

Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry

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Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry , by Frank Herbert Attix. In Chapters 15 and 16 of Intermediate Physics fo...
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Friday, May 24, 2019

The Physics of Scuba Diving

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In Section 1.15 of Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology , Russ Hobbie and I discuss scuba diving . 1.15 Diving Air is easily...
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Friday, May 17, 2019

Defending Thermodynamics in a Diet Debate

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Homework Problem 47 in Chapter 3 of Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology states Problem 47 . The “Calorie” we see listed on food...
Friday, May 10, 2019

Oh, My Aching Back

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Oh, my aching back. I was unloading a dresser from a van, and I thought I could handle it myself. What a mistake. I think I strained a muscl...
Friday, May 3, 2019

If Only I Had a Few Negative X-rays, I’d be All Set

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In Chapter 16 of Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology , Russ Hobbie and I discuss intensity-modulated radiation therapy . The goal...
Friday, April 26, 2019

Neurological Control Systems

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In Section 10.12 of Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology , Russ Hobbie and I provide examples of negative feedback . One of these ...
Friday, April 19, 2019

Me, Me, Me

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Most of my blog posts are about the textbook Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology . This post, however, is all about me. IPMB make...
Friday, April 12, 2019

Kerma

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Radiation Therapy Physics , by Hendee, Ibbott, and Hendee. In Section 15.15 of Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology , Russ Hob...
Friday, April 5, 2019

Power Lines and Cancer FAQ

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The Power Lines and Cancer FAQ, by John Moulder. In the 4th edition of Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology , Russ Hobbie and...