| Title: |
Model PET Scan Activity |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Strunk, Amber; Gazdovich, Jennifer; Redouté, Oriane; Reverte, Juan Manuel; Shelley, Samantha; Todorova, Vesela |
| Source: |
Physics Teacher. May 2018 56(5):278-280. |
| Availability: |
American Association of Physics Teachers. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740. Tel: 301-209-3300; Fax: 301-209-0845; e-mail: pubs@aapt.org; Web site: http://aapt.scitation.org/journal/pte |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
3 |
| Publication Date: |
2018 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: |
Physics; Scientific Concepts; Science Activities; Brain; Measurement Equipment; Hands on Science; Cancer; Science Instruction |
| DOI: |
10.1119/1.5033868 |
| ISSN: |
0031-921X |
| Abstract: |
This paper provides a brief introduction to antimatter and how it, along with other modern physics topics, is utilized in positron emission tomography (PET) scans. It further describes a hands-on activity for students to help them gain an understanding of how PET scans assist in detecting cancer. Modern physics topics provide an exciting way to introduce students to current applications of physics. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
10 |
| Entry Date: |
2018 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1177768 |
| Database: |
ERIC |