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Introduction to Health Physics: Fourth Edition

Introduction to Health Physics: Fourth Edition

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Description

A dynamic, all-inclusive overview of the field of health physics

A Doodys Core Title for 2011!

If its an important topic in the field of health physics, youll find it in this trusted text . . . in sections on physical principles, atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity, biological effects of radiation, and instrumentation. This one-of-a-kind guide spans the entire scope of the field and offers a problem-solving approach that will serve you throughout your career.

Features::

  • A thorough overview of need-to-know topics, from a review of physical principles to a useful look at the interaction of radiation with matter
  • More than 380 Homework Problems and 175+ Example Problems
  • Essential background material on quantitative risk assessment for radiation exposure
  • Authoritative radiation safety and environmental health coverage that supports the International Commission on Radiological Protections standards for specific populations
  • High-yield appendices to expand your comprehension of chapter material
  • NEW! Essential coverage of non-ionizing radiation, lasers and microwaves, computer use in dose calculation, and dose limit recommendations
Product Details
McGraw Hill / Medical
45175
9780071423083
9780071423083

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Publication date
2008
Issue number
4
Cover
paperback
Pages count
864
Dimensions (mm)
185 x 229
Weight (g)
1270

  • 1. Introduction

    2. Review of Physical Principles

    3. Atomic and Nuclear Structure

    4. Radiation Sources

    5. Interaction of Radiation with Matter

    6. Radiation Dosimetry

    7. Biological Basis for Radiation Safety

    8. Radiation Safety Guides

    9. Health Physics Instrumentation

    10. External Radiation Safety

    11. Internal Radiation Safety

    12. Criticality

    13. Evaluation of Radiation Safety Measures

    14. Nonionizing Radiation Safety

    Appendix A:: Values of Some Useful Constants

    Appendix B:: Table of the Elements

    Appendix C:: The Reference Person Overall Specifications

    Appendix D:: Source in Bladder Contents

    Appendix E:: Total Mass Attenuation Coefficients

    Appendix F:: Mass Energy Absorption Coefficients

    Answers to Problems

    Index

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