Abstract:
We will try to answer to a fundamental question: how does physics contribute to the fight against cancer? Statistically, almost 50% of all the cancer patients are treated by radiation worldwide. This enormous contribution bases its foundations on three main disciplines of physics: generation of controlled and safe radioactive sources, interaction of different sub-nuclear particles with human tissues and measurement of the effectiveness of such interactions in killing malignant lesions. In order to tackle the war against cancer a clear pathways and integration of all these sciences such as physics, biology, and medicine is essential. The seminar aims to take the audience through a journey across the concept of microdosimetry and its relation with the radiobiological effects.