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An introduction to radiation protection /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Martin, Alan D. (Alan Douglas)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Harbison, Samuel A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Chapman & Hall Medical, [1996]
Edition:Fourth edition.
Subjects:
Radiation Protection.
Ionizing radiation > Safety measures.
Ionizing radiation > Toxicology.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • The structure of matter.
  • Radioactivity and radiation.
  • Radiation units.
  • Biological effects of radiation.
  • Natural and man-made radiation.
  • The system of radiological protection.
  • Radiation detection and measurement.
  • The external radiation hazard.
  • The internal radiation hazard.
  • Nuclear reactor health physics.
  • Radioactive waste.
  • X-rays and radiography.
  • Radiation protection in medicine.
  • Legislation and regulations related to radiological protection.
  • Health physics laboratory techniques.
  • Radiological emergencies.
  • The organization and administration of health physics services.