Description:
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Provides an excellent introduction to fundamental topics in radiation protection
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Makes theoretical topics clear and practical by including numerous problems
and solutions
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Features chapters on radioactive waste and radon, which are not normally covered
in introductory texts
This text/reference
provides an excellent introduction to fundamental topics in radiation protection,
including energetics, kinetics, interaction, external radiation protection,
dosimetry, standards, and measurement. Chapters on radioactive waste and radon,
topics not normally covered in introductory texts, have been incorporated as
well. An extensive glossary of terms, abbreviations, acronyms, physical constants,
units, and unit conversions provides a ready source of frequently needed information.
Several appendices contain specifications and vendors for commercially available
portable radiation survey instruments, personal dosimeters, and radon/radon
progeny monitors.
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