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The Dosimetry of Ionizing Radiation
Volume II
- 1st Edition - May 6, 1987
- Editors: Kenneth R. Kase, Bengt E. Bjärngard, Frank H. Attix
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 0 0 4 0 2 - 3
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 4 1 3 6 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 7 3 1 8 - 1
The Dosimetry of Ionizing Radiation, Volume II, attempts to fill the need for updated reference material on the field of radiation dosimetry. This book presents some broad topics… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Dosimetry of Ionizing Radiation, Volume II, attempts to fill the need for updated reference material on the field of radiation dosimetry. This book presents some broad topics in dosimetry and a variety of radiation dosimetry instrumentation and its application. The book opens with a chapter that extends and applies the concepts of microdosimetry to biological systems. This is followed by separate chapters on the state-of-the-art equipment and techniques used to determine neutron spectra; studies to determine recombination effects in ionization chambers exposed to high-intensity pulsed radiation; advances in water and polystyrene calorimetry; and beta-photon dosimetry for radiation protection. This book is clearly a valuable collection of work by outstanding authorities in their individual fields. It has an international flavor, with authors from England, Canada, and the United States. The quality of the work is equal to the best of what has been published in the past.
Preface
1. Relationship of Microdosimetric Techniques to Applications in Biological Systems
I. Introduction
II. Qualitative Comparison of Main Approaches to Microdosimetry
IIΙ. Linear Energy Transfer
IV. Proportional Counter Microdosimetry
V. Track Profiles and Track Entities
VI. Track Structure Simulation
VII. Microdosimetry of Intemal Radionuclides
References
2. Neutron Spectroscopy
I. Introduction
II. General Characteristics of Spectrometers
ΙII. Description of Spectrometers
IV. Neutron Spectrum Unfolding Methods
V. Calibration of Spectrometers
VI. Characteristic Neutron Spectra and Their Measurement
VII. Future Prospects
References
3. Ionization Chambers
I. Introduction
II. Basic Principles of Small-Cavity Chambers
III. Charge Collection in an Ionization Chamber
IV. General Design Considerations
V. Special Types of Ionization Chambers
References
4. Advances in Calorimetry for Radiation Dosimetry
I. Introduction
II. Basics
III. Operational Efficiency
IV. NBS Absorbed Dose Graphite Calorimeter
V. A-150 Plastic Calorimeter
VI. Absorbed Dose Water Calorimeter
VII. Polystyrene-Water Calorimeter
VIII. Total Absorption Calorimetry
IX. Trends
References
5. External Beta-Photon Dosimetry for Radiation Protection
I. Introduction
II. Selection of Dosimeters
III. Evaluation of the Occupational Radiation Environment
IV. Types of Dosimeters
V. From Dosimeter to Personnel Dose
VI. Calibration and Standardization
References
Index
- No. of pages: 384
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 6, 1987
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780124004023
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483241364
- eBook ISBN: 9781483273181
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