Introduction to Health Physics

A dynamic, all-inclusive overview of the field of health physics

A Doody's Core Title for 2011!

If it's an important topic in the field of health physics, you'll find it in this trusted text . . . in sections on physical principles, atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity, biological effects of radiation, and instrumentation. This one-of-a-kind guide spans the entire scope of the field and offers a problem-solving approach that will serve you throughout your career.

Features:

• A thorough overview of need-to-know topics, from a review of physical principles to a useful look at the interaction of radiation with matter
• More than 380 "Homework Problems" and 175+ "Example Problems"
• Essential background material on quantitative risk assessment for radiation exposure
• Authoritative radiation safety and environmental health coverage that supports the International Commission on Radiological Protection's standards for specific populations
• High-yield appendices to expand your comprehension of chapter material
• NEW! Essential coverage of non-ionizing radiation, lasers and microwaves, computer use in dose calculation, and dose limit recommendations