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Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protectionby James E. Turner |
| Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection offers
professionals and advanced students a comprehensive background in the
major concepts of radiation and radiation protection. Covering both the
basic physics of radiation and its applications, it provides a lucid and
coherent account of the origins and properties of the different kinds of
ionizing radiation, its detection and measurement, and the procedures
used to protect people and the environment from its harmful effects.
This book illustrates the basic physical principles with an abundance of
practical, worked-out examples, numerical problems, real world
applications, and data. This thoroughly updated Second Edition includes
expanded treatment of biological effects, radon, risk assessment, and
statistics.
Researchers, administrators, and graduate students in health physics, environmental sciences, nuclear engineering, medical physics, and other fields involved with ionizing radiation will find Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection an invaluable guide to a vitally important area. |