Main Title |
Introduction to health physics / |
Author |
Johnson, Thomas E.
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Other Authors |
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Publisher |
McGraw-Hill Education, |
Year Published |
2017 |
OCLC Number |
961923790 |
ISBN |
9780071835275; 007183527X |
Subjects |
Medical physics ;
Health Physics ;
Radiation Protection--methods ;
Radiation Monitoring--methods ;
Radiation Injuries--prevention & control
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EHAM |
R895.C454 2017 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
12/19/2018 |
STATUS |
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Edition |
Fifth edition. |
Collation |
xii, 931 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Notes |
Preceded by Introduction to health physics / Herman Cember, Thomas E. Johnson. 4th ed. c2009. Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
Review of physical principles -- Atomic and nuclear structure -- Radiation sources -- Interaction of radiation with matter -- Radiation dosimetry -- Biological basis for radiation safety -- Radiation safety guides -- Health physics instrumentation -- External radiation safety -- Internal radiation safety -- Criticality -- Evaluation of radiation safety measures -- Nonionizing radiation safety. |