Within the framework of the seminars organized by the Faculty of science at the University of Mosul, and in order to employ various scientific disciplines in the service of Forensic Sciences and enhance the methods of revealing facts, the forensic evidence Department held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, a seminar entitled “radiation physics and its applications in forensic evidence”, delivered by the teaching assistant in the Department, Shaher Shihab Yousef, in the presence of the head of the department and a number of his teachers. The seminar dealt with a brief introduction to the science of Radiophysics, types of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, mechanisms of interaction of photons with matter, as well as types of radiation detectors. The seminar also reviewed the most prominent applications of Radiophysics in the field of forensic evidence, including the detection of foreign objects and support for autopsy procedures, analysis of glass, paint, soil and Explosives, examination of gunshot remains, estimating the age of remains, as well as showing fingerprints and blurred writings, to enhance the accuracy of forensic examinations and support access to scientific results. This workshop comes within the framework of enhancing integration between different scientific disciplines, highlighting the role of Applied Sciences and their modern technologies in supporting criminal investigations and achieving the right. We wish our esteemed teachers the time of giving and creativity, and to continue employing various sciences and specialties in serving the community and enhancing the scientific career.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2026