Radiation Protection and Dosimetry: An Introduction to Health Physics
Author:   Michael G. Stabin
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
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9781441923912


Pages:   384
Publication Date:   29 October 2010
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Author:   Michael G. Stabin
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.751kg
ISBN:  

9781441923912


ISBN 10:   1441923918
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   29 October 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

to Health Physics.- Scientific Fundamentals.- Radioactive Atoms–Nature and Behavior.- Interaction of Radiation with Matter.- Quantities and Units in Radiation Protection.- Biological Effects of Radiation.- The Basis for Regulation of Radiation Exposure.- Health Physics Instrumentation.- External Dose Assessment.- Internal Dose Assessment.- Radiation Protection Practice/Evaluation.- Environmental Monitoring for Radiation.- Nonionizing Radiation.

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From the reviews: This introduction to health physics is meant to serve as the basis for a two-course series in the study of radiation protection. ! The book is meant for individuals wishing to study radiation protection/health physics. ! the chapters discuss advanced concepts and mathematical models that are appropriate individuals seeking an in-depth understanding of radiation protection. ! very useful as teaching text. It is clear and concise and the problems and examples further elucidate the material. (Dean W. Broga, Doody's Review Service, August, 2008) The book, provides a definition for HP and a broad overview of the field. ! a comprehensive text providing an overview of all relevant topics of HP. ! the book can serve either as a reference for the practising HP or as a text for a course. ! present the most up-to-date treatment of the topics covered. (Michael P. Grissom, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, Vol. 138 (4), 2010)


From the reviews: This introduction to health physics is meant to serve as the basis for a two-course series in the study of radiation protection. ... The book is meant for individuals wishing to study radiation protection/health physics. ... the chapters discuss advanced concepts and mathematical models that are appropriate individuals seeking an in-depth understanding of radiation protection. ... very useful as teaching text. It is clear and concise and the problems and examples further elucidate the material. (Dean W. Broga, Doody's Review Service, August, 2008) The book, provides a definition for HP and a broad overview of the field. ... a comprehensive text providing an overview of all relevant topics of HP. ... the book can serve either as a reference for the practising HP or as a text for a course. ... present the most up-to-date treatment of the topics covered. (Michael P. Grissom, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, Vol. 138 (4), 2010)


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