Programs What graduate major deals the most with radiometry?

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The discussion centers on the pursuit of a career in radiometry, which encompasses the study of radiation across all wavelengths, not limited to visible light. The individual is currently a sophomore physics major seeking a broad educational foundation while expressing a specific interest in understanding radiation, its shielding, and interference. They inquire about relevant programs focused on radiometry and mention an interest in medical physics, suggesting a connection to practical applications of radiation in healthcare. The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) is referenced as a potential resource for further exploration in this field.
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I'm currently a sophomore physics major in undergraduate. I'm doing physics because I want my undergrad education to be really general. I want a goof foundation. What I'm really interested in is radiometry, which I believe is like optics but for all wavelengths, not just visible ones. I want to know about radiation, how to shield from it, how to interfere with it, etc.

Does anyone know what I should get into if I want to do this? Are there any programs that deal only with radiometry?
 
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