Introduction to health physics /
Thomas E. Johnson
- Fifth edition
- 2017
- xii, 931 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Preceded by Introduction to health physics / Herman Cember, Thomas E. Johnson. 4th ed. c2009
Includes bibliographical references and index
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
9780071835275
2016049657
Health Physics Radiation Protection--methods Radiation Monitoring--methods Radiation Injuries--prevention & control Medical physics Radiation--Safety measures