Dosimetry of ionizing radiation. Volume 2 (1987)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Kenneth R. Kase, Bengt E. Bjärngard, Frank H. Attix.
• Editors: Kase, Kenneth R; Bjärngard, Bengt E; Attix, Frank H
• Contents: Front Cover; The Dosimetry of Ionizing Radiation; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; PREFACE; Chapter 1. Relationship of Microdosimetric Techniques to Applications in Biological Systems; I. Introduction; II. Qualitative Comparison of Main Approaches to Microdosimetry; III. Linear Energy Transfer; IV. Proportional Counter Microdosimetry; V. Track Profiles and Track Entities; VI. Track Structure Simulation; VI. Microdosimetry of Intemal Radionuclides; References; Chapter 2. Neutron Spectroscopy; I. Introduction; II. General Characteristics of Spectrometers; III. Description of Spectrometers. IV. Neutron Spectrum Unfolding MethodsV. Calibration of Spectrometers; VI. Characteristic Neutron Spectra and Their Measurement; VI. Future Prospects; References; Chapter 3. Ionization Chambers; I. Introduction; II. Basic Principles of Small-Cavity Chambers; III. Charge Collection in an Ionization Chamber; IV. General Design Considerations; V. Special Types of Ionization Chambers; References; Chapter 4. Advances in Calorimetry for Radiation Dosimetry; I. Introduction; II. Basics; III. Operational Efficiency; IV. NBS Absorbed Dose Graphite Calorimeter; V. A-150 Plastic Calorimeter. VI. Absorbed Dose Water CalorimeterVII. Polystyrene-Water Calorimeter; VIII. Total Absorption Calorimetry; IX. Trends; References; Chapter 5. Extemal Beta-Photon Dosimetry for Radiation Protection; I. Introduction; II. Selection of Dosimeters; III. Evaluation of the Occupational Radiation Environment; IV. Types of Dosimeters; V. From Dosimeter to Personnel Dose; VI. Calibration and Standardization; References; INDEX.
• Publisher Details: Orlando, Florida London, England : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1987
• Copyright Date: 1987
• Extent: 1 online resource (385 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 536.62; Calorimeters; Microdosimetry; Ionization chambers; Calorimeters; Ionization chambers; Microdosimetry; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781483273181; 1483273180
• Related ISBNs: 9780124004023; 0124004032; 9780124004030
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed November 6, 2014).
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