Johnson, Thomas E. 1964-

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


Print books.

R895 / .C454 2017