Introduction to health physics 4th Edition by Herman Cember, Thomas E Johnson ISBN 0071423087 9780071423083 by Cember H., Johnson T.e. 9780071643238, 0071643230 instant download after payment.

Introduction to health physics 4th Edition by Herman Cember, Thomas E Johnson - Ebook PDF Instant Download/Delivery: 0071423087, 9780071423083
Full download Introduction to health physics 4th Edition after payment

Product details:

ISBN 10: 0071423087 
ISBN 13: 9780071423083
Author: Herman Cember, Thomas E Johnson

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.

Introduction to health physics 4th Table of contents:

Part I: Fundamental Principles

• Chapter 1: Introduction

• Chapter 2: Review of Physical Principles

  • Mechanics

  • Relativistic Effects

  • Electricity

  • Energy Transfer

  • Quantum Theory

• Chapter 3: Atomic and Nuclear Structure

  • Atomic Structure

  • The Nucleus

• Chapter 4: Radiation Sources

  • Radioactivity

  • Transformation Mechanisms and Kinetics

  • Activity

  • Naturally Occurring Radiation

  • Serial Transformation

• Chapter 5: Interaction of Radiation with Matter

  • Beta Particles (Beta Rays)

  • Alpha Particles

  • Gamma Rays

  • Neutrons

Part II: Dosimetry and Biology

• Chapter 6: Radiation Dosimetry

  • Units

  • External Exposure

  • Internally Deposited Radionuclides

  • External Exposure: Neutrons

• Chapter 7: Biological Basis for Radiation Safety

  • Dose–Response Characteristics

  • The Physiological Basis for Internal Dosimetry

  • Radiation Effects: Deterministi

  • Radiation Effects: Stochastic

  • Radiation-Weighted Dose Units: The Sievert and The Rem

Part III: Radiation Safety and Control

• Chapter 8: Radiation Safety Guides

  • Organizations That Set Standards (e.g., ICRP, NCRP)

  • Philosophy of Radiation Safety (ALARA, etc.)

  • ICRP Basic Radiation Safety Criteria

  • United States Nuclear Regulatory Program

  • Ecological Radiation Safety

• Chapter 9: Health Physics Instrumentation

  • Radiation Detectors

  • Particle-Counting Instruments

  • Dose-Measuring Instruments

  • Neutron Measurements

  • Calibration

  • Counting Statistics

• Chapter 10: External Radiation Safety

  • Basic Principles (Time, Distance, Shielding)

  • Optimization

• Chapter 11: Internal Radiation Safety

  • Internal Radiation

  • Principles of Control

  • Surface Contamination Limits

  • Waste Management

  • Assessment of Hazard

  • Optimization

• Chapter 12: Criticality

  • Criticality Hazard

  • Nuclear Fission

  • Criticality Control

  • Nuclear Reactors

• Chapter 13: Evaluation of Radiation Safety Measures

  • Medical Surveillance

  • Individual Monitoring

  • Radiation and Contamination Surveys

  • Air Sampling

  • Continuous Environmental Monitoring

  • Combined Exposures

• Chapter 14: Nonionizing Radiation Safety

  • Units

  • UV Light

  • Lasers

  • Radiofrequency Radiation and Microwaves

  • Principles of Radiation Safety

People also search for Introduction to health physics 4th:

    
introduction to health physics
    
radiation protection and dosimetry an introduction to health physics
    
cember introduction to health physics pdf
    
introduction to health physics 5th edition pdf
    
introduction to health physics solution manual pdf

Tags: Herman Cember, Thomas E Johnson, Introduction, physics