Introduction to Radiation Protection: Practical Knowledge for Handling Radioactive Sources

Author:   Claus Grupen
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Edition:   2010 ed.
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9783662496039


Pages:   417
Publication Date:   17 May 2010
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Units of Radiation Protection.- Basic Nuclear Physics.- Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter.- Detectors for Radiation Protection.- International Safety Standards for Radiation Protection.- Organization of Radiation Protection.- Practical Safety Measures1.- Radiation Sources.- X Rays and X-Ray Regulations.- Environmental Radioactivity.- Nuclear Power Plants.- Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation.- Radiation Accidents.- Non-Ionizing Radiation.- Solutions to the Problems.- Written Test on Radiation Protection.- Radiation-Protection Glossary1.

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Author:   Claus Grupen
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2010 ed.
Weight:   1.034kg
ISBN:  

9783662496039


ISBN 10:   3662496038
Pages:   417
Publication Date:   17 May 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Language:   English

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From the reviews: “An Introduction to Radiation Protection aims to provide the reader with a useful reference tool for all areas of radiation protection, from introductory concepts including standard units and basic nuclear physics to the more specific techniques for selecting instrumentation and practical safety measures. … features useful diagrams, which are used well to explain particular concepts, light hearted cartoon sketches drawn by the author also feature throughout the text. … Overall the book would prove a useful addition to a radiation-safety professional’s bookshelf … .” (Steve Pritchard, CERN Courier, Vol. 50 (9), November, 2010) Aus den Rezensionen:  “... Das ... Buch enthält ein besonders ausführliches Stichwortverzeichnis, ein reichhaltiges Glossar, eine kurze mathematische Einführung, Tabellen und viele Rechenbeispiele mit Lösungen ... Hier liegen die großen Stärken des Buchs. ... Dies liegt auch daran, dass es durch die Skizzen des Autors und die Zitate zu Beginn jeden Kapitels ausgesprochen kurzweilig zu lesen ist ... Wer den Menschen vor ionisierender Strahlung schützen will, muss Erkenntnisse aus verschiedensten wissenschaftlichen Disziplinen berücksichtigen. Claus Grupen hat dies in seinem Buch ausführlich getan ...“ (Werner Rühm, in: Physik Journal, 2011, Vol. 10, Issue 5, S. 50)


From the reviews: An Introduction to Radiation Protection aims to provide the reader with a useful reference tool for all areas of radiation protection, from introductory concepts including standard units and basic nuclear physics to the more specific techniques for selecting instrumentation and practical safety measures. ... features useful diagrams, which are used well to explain particular concepts, light hearted cartoon sketches drawn by the author also feature throughout the text. ... Overall the book would prove a useful addition to a radiation-safety professional's bookshelf ... . (Steve Pritchard, CERN Courier, Vol. 50 (9), November, 2010) Aus den Rezensionen: ... Das ... Buch enthalt ein besonders ausfuhrliches Stichwortverzeichnis, ein reichhaltiges Glossar, eine kurze mathematische Einfuhrung, Tabellen und viele Rechenbeispiele mit Loesungen ... Hier liegen die grossen Starken des Buchs. ... Dies liegt auch daran, dass es durch die Skizzen des Autors und die Zitate zu Beginn jeden Kapitels ausgesprochen kurzweilig zu lesen ist ... Wer den Menschen vor ionisierender Strahlung schutzen will, muss Erkenntnisse aus verschiedensten wissenschaftlichen Disziplinen berucksichtigen. Claus Grupen hat dies in seinem Buch ausfuhrlich getan ... (Werner Ruhm, in: Physik Journal, 2011, Vol. 10, Issue 5, S. 50)


From the reviews: An Introduction to Radiation Protection aims to provide the reader with a useful reference tool for all areas of radiation protection, from introductory concepts including standard units and basic nuclear physics to the more specific techniques for selecting instrumentation and practical safety measures. ... features useful diagrams, which are used well to explain particular concepts, light hearted cartoon sketches drawn by the author also feature throughout the text. ... Overall the book would prove a useful addition to a radiation-safety professional's bookshelf ... . (Steve Pritchard, CERN Courier, Vol. 50 (9), November, 2010) Aus den Rezensionen: ... Das ... Buch enthalt ein besonders ausfuhrliches Stichwortverzeichnis, ein reichhaltiges Glossar, eine kurze mathematische Einfuhrung, Tabellen und viele Rechenbeispiele mit Losungen ... Hier liegen die grossen Starken des Buchs. ... Dies liegt auch daran, dass es durch die Skizzen des Autors und die Zitate zu Beginn jeden Kapitels ausgesprochen kurzweilig zu lesen ist ... Wer den Menschen vor ionisierender Strahlung schutzen will, muss Erkenntnisse aus verschiedensten wissenschaftlichen Disziplinen berucksichtigen. Claus Grupen hat dies in seinem Buch ausfuhrlich getan ... (Werner Ruhm, in: Physik Journal, 2011, Vol. 10, Issue 5, S. 50)


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Ph. D. at Kiel University, Germany 1970 Radiation Officer at Kiel University and Siegen University Radiation Advisor for Fire Brigades in Matters of Radiation Protection, Siegen, Germany Visiting Fellow of the Royal Society of England 1971 at the University of Durham working with Sir Arnold Wolfendale (Prof. Dr. and Astronomer Royal emeritus) Guest Professor at Tokyo University in 1980 and 1985 Visiting Scientist at CERN during sabbaticals in 1990, 1994 and 2000 Special High Energy and Particle Physics Prize of the European Physical Society for the Discovery of the Gluon (along with other members of PETRA Experiments) in 1995 Full Professor at Siegen University since 1980

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