Johnson, Thomas E. 1964-

Introduction to health physics / Thomas E. Johnson. - Fifth edition. - xii, 931 pages : illustrations

Preceded by Introduction to health physics / Herman Cember, Thomas E. Johnson. 4th ed. c2009.



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.

9780071835275 (pbk. : alk. paper) 007183527X (pbk. : alk. paper)

2016049657


Health Physics
Radiation Protection--methods
Radiation Monitoring--methods
Radiation Injuries--prevention & control

WN 110