Radiation Biophysics
eBook - ePub

Radiation Biophysics

  1. 484 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Radiation Biophysics

About this book

This newly revised and updated edition of Radiation Biophysics provides an in-depth description of the physics and chemistry of radiation and its effects on biological systems. Coverage begins with fundamental concepts of the physics of radiation and radioactivity, then progresses through the chemistry and biology of the interaction of radiation with living systems. The Second Edition of this highly praised text includes major revisions which reflect the rapid advances in the field. New material covers recent developments in the fields of carcinogenesis, DNA repair, molecular genetics, and the molecular biology of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. The book also includes extensive discussion of the practical impact of radiation on everyday life.- Covers the fundamentals of radiation physics in a manner that is understandable to students and professionals with a limited physics background- Includes problem sets and exercises to aid both teachers and students- Discusses radioactivity, internally deposited radionuclides, and dosimetry- Analyzes the risks for occupational and non-occupational workers exposed to radiation sources

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Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Preface to the Second Edition
  7. Preface to the First Edition
  8. Introduction: An Historical Perspective
  9. Chapter 1: Quantities, Units, and Definitions
  10. Chapter 2: Electromagnetic Radiation: Its Nature and Properties
  11. Chapter 3: Radioactivity
  12. Chapter 4: Interaction of Radiation with Matter
  13. Chapter 5: Energy Transfer Processes
  14. Chapter 6: Radiation Chemistry
  15. Chapter 7: Theories and Models for Cell Survival
  16. Chapter 8: Survival Curve and Its Significance
  17. Chapter 9: Modification of the Radiation Response
  18. Chapter 10: Radiation Biology of Normal and Neoplastic Tissue Systems
  19. Chapter 11: Late Effects of Radiation on Normal Tissues: Nonstochastic Effects
  20. Chapter 12: Stochastic Effects — Radiation Carcinogenesis
  21. Chapter 13: Stochastic Effects — Genetic Effects of Ionizing Radiation
  22. Chapter 14: High Linear Energy Transfer Radiation Effects
  23. Chapter 15: Metabolism and Biological Effects of Deposited Radionuclides
  24. Chapter 16: Radiation Exposure from Natural Background and Other Sources
  25. Appendix
  26. Author Index
  27. Subject Index