Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry
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Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry

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Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry

About this book

A new, comprehensively updated edition of the acclaimed textbook by F.H. Attix (Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry) taking into account the substantial developments in dosimetry since its first edition. This monograph covers charged and uncharged particle interactions at a level consistent with the advanced use of the Monte Carlo method in dosimetry; radiation quantities, macroscopic behaviour and the characterization of radiation fields and beams are covered in detail. A number of chapters include addenda presenting derivations and discussions that offer new insight into established dosimetric principles and concepts. The theoretical aspects of dosimetry are given in the comprehensive chapter on cavity theory, followed by the description of primary measurement standards, ionization chambers, chemical dosimeters and solid state detectors. Chapters on applications include reference dosimetry for standard and small fields in radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology and interventional procedures, dosimetry of unsealed and sealed radionuclide sources, and neutron beam dosimetry. The topics are presented in a logical, easy-to-follow sequence and the text is supplemented by numerous illustrative diagrams, tables and appendices.

For senior undergraduate- or graduate-level students and professionals.

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Yes, you can access Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry by Pedro Andreo,David T. Burns,Alan E. Nahum,Jan Seuntjens,Frank Herbert Attix in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Quantities and Symbols1
  5. Acronyms
  6. Chapter 1: Background and Essentials
  7. Chapter 2: Charged-Particle Interactions with Matter
  8. Chapter 3: Uncharged-Particle Interactions with Matter
  9. Chapter 4: Field and Dosimetric Quantities, Radiation Equilibrium – Definitions and Inter-Relations
  10. Chapter 5: Elementary Aspects of the Attenuation of Uncharged Particles
  11. Chapter 6: Macroscopic Aspects of the Transport of Radiation Through Matter
  12. Chapter 7: Characterization of Radiation Quality
  13. Chapter 8: The Monte Carlo Simulation of the Transport of Radiation Through Matter
  14. Chapter 9: Cavity Theory
  15. Chapter 10: Overview of Radiation Detectors and Measurements
  16. Chapter 11: Primary Radiation Standards
  17. Chapter 12: Ionization Chambers
  18. Chapter 13: Chemical Dosimeters
  19. Chapter 14: Solid-State Detector Dosimetry
  20. Chapter 15: Reference Dosimetry for External Beam Radiation Therapy
  21. Chapter 16: Dosimetry of Small and Composite Radiotherapy Photon Beams
  22. Chapter 17: Reference Dosimetry for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
  23. Chapter 18: Absorbed Dose Determination for Radionuclides
  24. Chapter 19: Neutron Dosimetry
  25. Appendix A: Data Tables
  26. References
  27. Index
  28. End User License Agreement