Introduction to Radiation Protection: Practical Knowledge for Handling Radioactive Sources

By Claus Grupen

Book Overview

Units of Radiation Protection.- Basic Nuclear Physics.- Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter.- Detectors for Radiation Protection.- International Safety Standards for Radiation Protection.- Organization of Radiation Protection.- Practical Safety Measures1.- Radiation Sources.- X Rays and X-Ray Regulations.- Environmental Radioactivity.- Nuclear Power Plants.- Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation.- Radiation Accidents.- Non-Ionizing Radiation.- Solutions to the Problems.- Written Test on Radiation Protection.- Radiation-Protection Glossary1. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642025854
• ISBN13: 9783642025853
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 417 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.8" x 9.5"