After successful completion of the course, students are able to explain the physical, technological and biological basics of ion beam therapy, to describe the clinical implementation and the medical advantages of ion beam therapy and to work in current research topics pursued at the therapy centre MedAustron.

1. Introduction: Goals of the Lecture
2. Phyical and Technological Basics
3. Dosimetry
4. Radiobiological Aspects of Ion Beam Therapy
5. Imaging in Ion Beam Therapy
6. Treatment Planning and Dose Calculation
7. Radiooncological Importance of Ion Beam Therapy
8. Current Research Topics at MedAustron

Lecture using a presentation to communicate the theoretical background and to discuss their application afterwards.

Oral exam at the end of the semester or further along the line on appointment. Estimated duration: 30 minutes.

Basic knowledge of physics