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Handbook of Health Physics and Radiological Healthby Bernard Shleien, Lester A., Jr. Slaback, Brian Birky |
| Scinta, Inc The first trade edition of this compilation of health and health physics data meant to be used as a daily reference by practitioners, technologists, and students. 11 U.S. contributors. | |
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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. |
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Introduction to Health Physicsby Herman Cember |
| This edition continues to provide students with a basic understanding of the biophysical bases of radiation, radiation safety standards, and the key factors in radiation protection. Now includes new coverage of non-ionizing radiation-laser and microwaves, computer use in dose calculation and dose limit recommendations. Emphasizes a problem-solving approach that will serve students into their clinical careers. | |
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The Health Physics Solutions Manualby Herman Cember, Thomas E. Johnson |
| "Introduction to Health Physics Solutions Manual"
is an essential tool for graduate and undergraduate health physics
students. It is an excellent companion to the textbook "Introduction to
Health Physics" as it provides outstanding examples of how to approach
and solve practical health physics problems. In addition to giving new students an understanding of fundamental health physics principles and preparing them for exams, the solutions manual is great for refreshers and day to day health physics work. Buying both of these books together is a must! |
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Radiation Protection: A Guide for Scientists, Regulators and Physiciansby Jacob Shapiro |
| This highly successful manual has served for
nearly three decades as the definitive guide to the safe use of
radioactive materials. Completely revised and updated, the fourth
edition presents a new dimension by adding coverage of nonionizing
radiation, and is thus concerned with the entire field of radiation
protection.
The author takes the novel approach of introducing the whole range of energies possessed by particles and electromagnetic waves at the beginning of the text, thus integrating coverage of ionizing and nonionizing radiation rather than considering them as two separate disciplines. He goes on to cover the entire spectrum of radiation sources, including radionuclides, x-ray machines, accelerators, nuclear reactors, power lines, microwave towers, and cellular phones. With its expanded coverage, including a broader focus on public health issues, this new volume will serve as an important training and reference resource, not only for research scientists, physicians, and engineers, but for regulatory officials, attorneys, engineers, and environmental health and safety professionals. The breadth of citations alone makes this resource invaluable. |
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Basic Health Physics: Problems and Solutionsby Joseph John Bevelacqua |
| Radiation litigation, the cleanup and
decommissioning of nuclear facilities, radon exposure, nuclear medicine,
food irradiation, stricter regulatory climate--these are some of the
reasons health physics and radiation protection professionals are
increasingly called upon to upgrade their skills. Designed to prepare candidates for the American Board of Health Physics Comprehensive examination (Part I) and other certification examinations, Basic Health Physics: Problems and Solutions introduces professionals in the field to radiation protection principles and their practical application in routine and emergency situations. It features more than 650 worked examples illustrating concepts under discussion along with an in-depth coverage of sources of radiation, standards and regulations, biological effects of ionizing radiation, instrumentation, external and internal dosimetry, counting statistics, monitoring and interpretations, operational health physics, transportation and waste, nuclear emergencies, and more. Reflecting for the first time the true scope of health physics at an introductory level, Basic Health Physics: Problems and Solutions gives readers the tools to properly evaluate challenging situations in all areas of radiation protection, including the medical, university, power reactor, fuel cycle, research reactor, environmental, non-ionizing radiation, and accelerator health physics. |
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Physics for Radiation Protectionby James E. Martin |
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A practical guide to the basic physics
that radiation protection professionals need. |
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Contemporary Health Physics : Problems and Solutionsby Joseph John Bevelacqua |
| Comprehensive, authoritative, extremely
practical—prepares you for virtually any challenge faced by the
contemporary health physicist.
Contemporary Health Physics offers a balanced presentation of all important concepts, calculations, and techniques essential to a full working knowledge of radiation exposure assessments. Not another dry presentation of the basic facts, calculations, and routines, it is specifically designed to help readers to learn, think, and respond like professionals in the field. Featuring a unique, real-world orientation and hundreds of worked examples presented within the context of various scenarios, it prepares readers for the rigors of performing quick, accurate radiation assessments in virtually any routine or emergency situation. Features more than 375 worked examples developed within the context of scenarios covering the full gamut of real-world challenges
Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, the cleanup of USDOE facilities, the expanded use of nuclear medicine, mounting public anxiety over radon exposure...these are a few of the catalysts driving today's growing demand for radiation protection professionals. In an effort to meet that demand, nearly fifty colleges and universities in the US currently offer health physics programs, and more are planned for the near future. And while a number of fine academic texts have appeared in recent years, surprisingly, until now, none have been specifically designed to train budding health physicists to think and respond like professionals. Contemporary Health Physics does that and much more. Written by a former chairman of the American Board of Health Physics Comprehensive Panel of Examiners with more than twenty years of professional and academic experience in the health physics field, it offers a uniquely balanced presentation of all theoretical and practical issues essential to a full working knowledge of radiation exposure assessments. The only book covering the entire radiation protection field, it includes detailed coverage of the medical, university, reactor, fuel cycle, environmental, and accelerator areas, and explores key topics in radiation basics, external and internal dosimetry, the biological effects of ionizing radiation, and more. But that is only half the story. Contemporary Health Physics offers far more than the essential facts, figures, and routines found in most texts and references. With the help of more than 375 worked examples developed within the context of various scenarios covering the full gamut of real-world challenges, it quickly instills in readers the professional acumen and practical skills they need to perform accurate radiation assessments in virtually any routine or emergency situation. An excellent resource for upper-level students and anyone preparing to take the American Board of Health Physics Comprehensive Examination, Contemporary Health Physics is also a valuable resource for professionals who would like to expand their scope and sharpen their skills. |
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Principles of Radiological Health and Safetyby James E. Martin, Chul Lee |
| Many health and scientific professionals
require a basic understanding of radiological safety principles, even
and especially if they are not specialists in radiological health.
Principles of Radiological Health and Safety is designed for this
purpose as well as a resource for safety personnel who also handle
radiation safety duties. It is a text of basic concepts needed in
broad-based protection programs, with real-world examples and practice
problems to demonstrate principles and hone skills.
Resource data for practical problems in radiation protection are provided along with illustrative examples of their use. For example, modes and energies of radioactive transformation, radiation attenuation and absorption, dose coefficients, and environmental transport parameters are included for many of the common circumstances encountered in laboratory and industrial settings. these are cross referenced to standard compendiums for straightforward use when more in-depth listings need to be consulted. Other topics include: -Atom structure and radioactivity Safety professionals as well as students and teachers will find Principles of Radiological Health and Safety to be an invaluable addition to their professional and academic libraries. |