Introduction to Health Physics: Fourth Edition

Introduction to Health Physics: Fourth Edition

<p><b>A dynamic, all-inclusive overview of the field of health physics</p></b> <p><b>A Doody's Core Title for 2011!</b></p> <p>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 one-of-a-kind guide spans the entire scope of the field and offers a problem-solving approach that will serve you throughout your career.</p> <p><b>Features:</b></p> <ul><li> A thorough overview of need-to-know topics, from a review of physical principles to a useful look at the interaction of radiation with matter <li>More than 380 "Homework Problems" and 175+ "Example Problems" <li> Essential background material on quantitative risk assessment for radiation exposure <li> Authoritative radiation safety and environmental health coverage that supports the International Commission on Radiological Protection's standards for specific populations <li> High-yield appendices to expand your comprehension of chapter material <li> <b>NEW!</b> Essential coverage of non-ionizing radiation, lasers and microwaves, computer use in dose calculation, and dose limit recommendations</ul>