Actividades para la enseñanza de los rayos x bajo el uso del tomógrafo del laboratorio de física de la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas

Abstract

This thesis presents the design and implementation of educational activities aimed at teaching radiation-matter interaction through the use of the X-ray tomograph in the physics laboratory of the Francisco José de Caldas District University. With a qualitative and interpretive approach, pedagogy based on the inquiry-based teaching methodology, integrating physical foundations, historical facts and X-ray didactics focused on computational tomography, two manuals were built, one complete and the other summarized and practical for the uses and operation of the tomograph, a kit of materials with different properties was also created for use in the tomograph. A sequence of three activities focused on the study of the same was developed and applied to a control group and evaluated through a questionnaire and feedback, evidencing progress in the understanding of key concepts in modern physics. The study proposes an innovative and contextualized route for university teaching in modern physics with applications in medicine, engineering and materials sciences, among others.