Introduction To Health Physics Fifth Edition

Author : Thomas E. Johnson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071835261
Total Pages : 944 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Author : Herman Cember
Publisher : Pergamon
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Health Physics written by Herman Cember and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1969 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Thomas E. Johnson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781259921452
Total Pages : 931 pages
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Author : Cember
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ISBN 13 : 9780029461891
Total Pages : 519 pages
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Download or read book Introduction to Health Physics written by Cember and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Herman Cember
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071643230
Total Pages : 888 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Health Physics: Fourth Edition written by Herman Cember and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-05-04 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dynamic, all-inclusive overview of the field of health physics 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. Features: A thorough overview of need-to-know topics, from a review of physical principles to a useful look at the interaction of radiation with matter Chapter-ending practice problems to solidify your grasp of health physics topics and their real-world application Essential background material on quantitative risk assessment for health-threatening radiation dangers Authoritative radiation safety and environmental health coverage that supports the International Commission on Radiological Protection's standards for specific populations High-yield appendices to expand your comprehension of chapter material: Values of Some Useful Constants, Table of the Elements, The Reference Person, Specific Absorbed Fraction of Photon Energy, and Total Mass Attenuation Coefficients NEW! Essential coverage of non-ionizing radiation-laser and microwaves, computer use in dose calculation, and dose limit recommendations

Author : Herman Cember
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
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Author : H. Herbert Cember
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780071054539
Total Pages : pages
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Download or read book Introduction to Health Physics written by H. Herbert Cember and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Herman Cember
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ISBN 13 : 9780071052566
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Health Physics written by Herman Cember and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide offers students a background and basic understanding of the biophysical bases of radiation, radiation safety standards and the key factors in radiation protection. A revised and expanded edition, the book's contents include: radiation dosimetry, basic physical principles, biological effects of radiation, criticality control and radiation surveillance. The author also highlights new findings on non-ionizing radiation (laser and microwaves), computer use in dose calculation and dose limit recommendations from the International Commission on Radiation Protection. It aims to provide students with a framework and practical introduction to scientific principles and the problem-solving approaches needed in daily radiation protection practice.

Author : Paul Davidovits
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0123694116
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physics in Biology and Medicine written by Paul Davidovits and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition covers topics in physics as they apply to the life sciences, specifically medicine, physiology, nursing and other applied health fields. It includes many figures, examples and illustrative problems and appendices which provide convenient access to the most important concepts of mechanics, electricity, and optics.

Author : Rachel A. Powsner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470752866
Total Pages : 216 pages
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Download or read book Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics written by Rachel A. Powsner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics provides an excellent introduction to the basic concepts of the daunting area of nuclear physics. Logically structured and clearly written, this is the book of choice for anyone entering the field of nuclear medicine, including nuclear medicine residents and fellows, cardiac nuclear medicine fellows and nuclear medicine technology students. The text is also a handy quick-reference guide for those already working in the field of nuclear physics. This new edition provides a basic introduction to nuclear physics and the interactions of radiation and matter. The authors also provide comprehensive coverage of instrumentation and imaging, with separate chapters devoted to SPECT, PET, and PET/CT. Discussion of radiation biology, radiation safety and care of victims of radiation accidents completes the text, with an appendix containing the latest NRC rules and regulations. Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics presents difficult concepts clearly and concisely, defines all terminology for the reader, and facilitates learning through extensive illustrations and self-assessment questions.