Practical Applications of Radioactivity and Nuclear Radiations

by Gerhart Lowenthal and Peter Airey

Book Overview

This book is aimed at scientists and engineers wanting to use radioisotopes and the emitted ionising radiations competently but without seeking expertise. It describes decay and stability criteria, necessary precautions to ensure radiation protection and the detection of alpha, beta and gamma rays including spectrometry. There are comments on calorimetry, liquid scintillation counting, how to use secondary standard instruments, high resolution detectors...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052101980X
• ISBN13: 9780521019804
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.6"