A straightforward presentation of the broad concepts underlying radiological physics and radiation dosimetry for the graduate-level student. Covers photon and neutron attenuation, radiation and charged particle equilibrium, interactions of photons and charged particles with matter, radiotherapy dosimetry, as well as photographic, calorimetric, chemical, and thermoluminescence dosimetry. Includes many new derivations, such as Kramers X-ray spectrum, as well as topics that have not been thoroughly analyzed in other texts, such as broad-beam attenuation and geometrics, and the reciprocity theorem. Subjects are layed out in a logical sequence, making the topics easier for students to follow. Supplemented with numerous diagrams and tables.
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A straightforward presentation of the broad concepts underlying radiological physics and radiation dosimetry for the graduate-level student. Covers photon and neutron attenuation, radiation and charged particle equilibrium, interactions of photons and charged particles with matter, radiotherapy dosimetry, as well as photographic, calorimetric, chemical, and thermoluminescence dosimetry. Includes many new derivations, such as Kramers X-ray spectrum, as well as topics that have not been thoroughly analyzed in other texts, such as broad-beam attenuation and geometrics, and the reciprocity theorem. Subjects are layed out in a logical sequence, making the topics easier for students to follow. Supplemented with numerous diagrams and tables.
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There is a dearth of modern texts that treat this realm with due respect anymore-or possibly it is that other texts are aimed at larger -and so less rogorous-markets. Thank heavens someone is still publishing books like this. Attix has done a commendable job here. He pays attention to detail and accuracy. His inclusions are commendable-especially when he covers the Kramer spectrum-you don't get much of that anywhere except references to Kramers original papers! (or a 'result' quoted) here he actually gives an analysis cum derivation. The whole book is commendable and would sit as possibly 'the' contemporary classic on radiological physics.If this had extensive 'practice problems' (a la Hasegawas text some may know of) then it would surely be also 'the' book to assign for a decent course on radiological physics/radiation measurement. Unfortunately not so. Still the overall rigour and treatment is worth 5 stars from any constellation. Thoroughly recommend-a breath of fresh air with real physics.
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An essential part of dosimetry,
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Most of dosimetry in actual practice is looking up constants from tables. This book has every table you need for dosimetry calculations. My professor says this is a must have for a career in radiation therapy.
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This is a classic book for teachers and students in the specific field of study, the radiation dosimetry.
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Radiological physics is the science of ionizing radiation and its interaction with matter with special interest in the energy thus absorbed. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
collision kerma, calorimetric dosimeter, mass collision stopping power, buildup cap, dosimeter wall, dosimeter solution, equilibrium fluence, mass radiative stopping power, maximum electron range, absorbed dose deposited, calorimetric dosimetry, absolute dosimeter, cavity ion chambers, exposure calibration factor, phantom medium, shutter timing error, thick tungsten target, tissue sphere, cavity theory, photon energy fluence, bremsstrahlung generation, uncharged radiation, collision stopping powers, ionic recombination, kerma factors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Monte Carlo, National Bureau of Standards, Keithley Model, Pergamon Press, United States, After Nelms, The Institute of Physics, After Attix, Dependence of the Dosimeter Reading, Differential Klein-Nishina, Van de Graaff New!
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Radiological physics is the science of ionizing radiation and its interaction with matter with special interest in the energy thus absorbed. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
collision kerma, calorimetric dosimeter, mass collision stopping power, buildup cap, dosimeter wall, dosimeter solution, equilibrium fluence, mass radiative stopping power, maximum electron range, absorbed dose deposited, calorimetric dosimetry, absolute dosimeter, cavity ion chambers, exposure calibration factor, phantom medium, shutter timing error, thick tungsten target, tissue sphere, cavity theory, photon energy fluence, bremsstrahlung generation, uncharged radiation, collision stopping powers, ionic recombination, kerma factors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Monte Carlo, National Bureau of Standards, Keithley Model, Pergamon Press, United States, After Nelms, The Institute of Physics, After Attix, Dependence of the Dosimeter Reading, Differential Klein-Nishina, Van de Graaff New!
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- Physics of Radiology, Fourth Edition by Harold Elford Johns in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Monte Carlo by Linda C. Wright on page 472, and Back Matter
- Radiation Dosimetry by Gerald J. Hine in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Atomic Nucleus by Robley Dunglison Evans in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Absorption of Ionizing Radiation by David W. Anderson in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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- Basic Health Physics: Problems and Solutions by Joseph John Bevelacqua on 9 pages
- Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection, 2nd Edition by James E. Turner on 9 pages
- Clinical Radiotherapy Physics by Subramania Jayaraman on page 68, page 186, and Back Matter
- The Physics of Modern Brachytherapy for Oncology (Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering) by Dimos Baltas on page 287, page 386, and Back Matter
- Introduction to Radiation Protection Dosimetry by Jozef Sabol in Front Matter, and page 123
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