Radiation Protection and Dosimetry: An Introduction to Health Physics

Radiation Protection and Dosimetry: An Introduction to Health Physics
ISBN-10
0387499830
ISBN-13
9780387499833
Category
Science
Pages
384
Language
English
Published
2007-09-12
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Author
Michael G. Stabin

Description

This book provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of all relevant topics in the field of radiation protection (health physics). The text is organized to introduce the reader to basic principles of radiation emission and propagation, to review current knowledge and historical aspects of the biological effects of radiation, and to cover important operational topics such as radiation shielding and dosimetry. The author’s website contains materials for instructors including PowerPoint slides for lectures and worked-out solutions to end-of-chapter exercises. The book serves as an essential handbook for practicing health physics professionals.

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