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ISBN10: 0071643230 | ISBN13: 9780071643238

Introduction to Health Physics: Fourth Edition, 4th Edition

ISBN10: 0071643230
ISBN13: 9780071643238
By Herman Cember and Thomas E. Johnson

© 2008 Published April 13, 2008

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

If it's an important topic in the field of health physics, you'll 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
  • Chapter-ending practice problems to solidify your grasp of health physics topics and their real-world application
  • Essential background material on quantitative risk assessment for health-threatening radiation dangers
  • Authoritative radiation safety and environmental health coverage that supports the International Commission on Radiological Protection's standards for specific populations
  • High-yield appendices to expand your comprehension of chapter material: Values of Some Useful Constants, Table of the Elements, The Reference Person, Specific Absorbed Fraction of Photon Energy, and Total Mass Attenuation Coefficients
  • NEW! Essential coverage of non-ionizing radiation-laser and microwaves, computer use in dose calculation, and dose limit recommendations

1. Introduction

2. Review of Physical Principles

3. Atomic and Nuclear Structure

4. Radioactivity

5. Interaction of Radiation with Matter

6. Radiation Dosimetry

7. Biological Effects of Radiation

8. Radiation Safety Guides

9. Health Physics Instrumentation

10. External Radiation Protection

11. Internal Radiation Protection

12. Criticality

13. Evaluation of Protective Measures

14. Nonionizing Radiation

Appendix A–Values of Some Useful Constants

Appendix B–Table of the Elements

Appendix C–The Reference Person

Appendix D–Specific Absorbed Fraction of Photon Energy

Appendix E–Total Mass Attenuation Coefficients

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