Medical
physics is a branch of applied physics, focused on the application of physics
concepts and methods to the medical and health care profession.
The
Medical Physics Department explores the ways in which physics concepts are
applied in the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases using different types
of radiation and physics concepts.
Medical
physicists are health care professionals with specialized training in medical
applications of physics.
Their
work involves the radiation protection for the facility and the risks of
radiation exposure for the workers and patients, as well as the safe use of
x-rays, radioactive materials, ultrasound, magnetic and electric fields,
radiofrequency waves, infrared and ultraviolet light, heat and lasers in
medical diagnosis and therapy.