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Introduction to health physics
- Title
- Introduction to health physics / Herman Cember, Thomas E. Johnson.
- Author
- Cember, Herman.
- Publication
- New York : McGraw-Hill Medical, [2009], ©2009.
- Supplementary Content
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Request in advance | R895 .C454 2009 | Off-site | |
| Text | Request in advance | RA1231.R23 C33 2009 | Off-site | |
Not available - Please for assistance. | Text | Use in library | Off-site |
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- Additional Authors
- Johnson, Thomas E. (Thomas Edward), 1964-
- Description
- xi, 843 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- "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 guide spans the entire scope of the field and offers a problem-solving approach that will serve you throughout your career."--BOOK JACKET.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- 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.
- ISBN
- 9780071423083 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- 0071423087 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2007042919
- OCLC
- ocn175174368
- 175174368
- SCSB-5429778
- Owning Institutions
- Columbia University Libraries