Introduction to health physics /

Cember, Herman.

Introduction to health physics / Herman Cember, Thomas E. Johnson. - 4th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill Medical, c2009. - xi, 843 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Review of physical principles -- Atomic and nuclear structure -- Radiation sources -- Interaction of radiation with matter -- Radiation dosimetry -- Biological basis for radiation safety -- Radiation safety guides -- Health physics instrumentation -- External radiation safety -- Internal radiation safety -- Criticality -- Evaluation of radiation safety measures -- Nonionizing radiation safety.

9780071423083 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0071423087 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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