Introduction To Health Physics - Couverture souple

Cember, Herman; Johnson, Thomas E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0071423087 ISBN 13 : 9780071423083

Editeur : McGraw-Hill Medical, 2008

Synopsis

A dynamic, all-inclusive overview of the field of health physics

A Doody's Core Title for 2011!

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
• More than 380 "Homework Problems" and 175+ "Example Problems"
• Essential background material on quantitative risk assessment for radiation exposure
• 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
• NEW! Essential coverage of non-ionizing radiation, lasers and microwaves, computer use in dose calculation, and dose limit recommendations

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Thomas E. Johnson, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McGraw-Hill Medical
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0071423087
• ISBN 13: 9780071423083
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 864
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible