Radiation Biophysics: Fundamentals and Applications

This lecture covers the fundamentals of radiation biophysics, including the physics of life, parts of atoms, nuclear radiation, ionizing radiation, radiation units, and the effects of radiation on humans. It delves into topics such as radiation units like Curie and Roentgen, the dangers of radioactive exposure, and the usage of radiation in medicine for diagnostics and therapy. The lecture also explores the Chernobyl reactor accident, the principles of uranium fission chain reaction, and the protection measures against radiation for humans.