Medical Imaging Student Needs Help with Radiological Physics

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The discussion centers on the categorization of radiological physics within academic forums. It establishes that questions related to radiation protection should be posted under the nuclear engineering section, while inquiries about the physics of radiation belong in the physics category. Additionally, medical physics questions can be classified under either biology or physics, depending on their specific focus. This clarification aids medical imaging students in navigating forum structures effectively.

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Hi, I just joined. I'm a Medical Imaging student and often have difficulties with the the physics aspect of the course.

So that I know, what category does radiological or medical physics come under?

Also, was there a better place for me to have posted this? :redface:

Thanks :biggrin:
 
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I'd put those questions in the "advanced Physics" forum.

And your general questions would go in "Forum Feedback and Announcements"
 
Radiological physics questions are usually put under the nuclear engineering section if they have to do with actual radiation protection. If they have to do with the physics of radiation, they would probbaly just go under physics, and medical physics could go under biology or physics depending upon the question.
 

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