Principles of Radiological Health and Safety

Principles of Radiological Health and Safety

Martin, James E.; Lee, Chul

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

12/2002

544

Dura

Inglês

9780471254294

15 a 20 dias

Many health and scientific professionals require a basic understanding of radiological safety principles. This work aims to provide an understanding of radiological safety principles and serves as a useful resource for safety personnel who also handle radiation safety duties.
Preface.Introductory Concepts.Atom Structure and Energetics.Radioactive Transformation.Major Sources of Radiation.Radiation Interactions and Dose.Radiation Bioeffects and Risk.Radiation Shielding.Measurement of Radiation.Internal Radiation Dosimetry.Radiation Protection Standards.Radiation Protection Programs.Environmental Radiological Assessment.Radon-A Public Health Issue.Radioactive Wastes.Appendix A: Constants of Nature and Selected Particle Masses.Appendix B: Atomic Masses and Binding Energies-Selected Nuclides.Appendix C: Radioactive Transformation Data.Answers to Selected Problems.Index.
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