Ebook: Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry

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.Content:
Chapter 1 Ionizing Radiation (pages 1–19):
Chapter 2 Quantities for Describing the Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter (pages 20–37):
Chapter 3 Exponential Attenuation (pages 38–60):
Chapter 4 Charged?Particle and Radiation Equilibria (pages 61–79):
Chapter 5 Absorbed Dose in Radioactive Media (pages 80–100):
Chapter 6 Radioactive Decay (pages 101–123):
Chapter 7 Gamma? and X?Ray Interactions in Matter (pages 124–159):
Chapter 8 Charged?Particle Interactions in Matter (pages 160–202):
Chapter 9 X?Ray Production and Quality (pages 203–230):
Chapter 10 Cavity Theory (pages 231–263):
Chapter 11 Dosimetry Fundamentals (pages 264–291):
Chapter 12 Ionization Chambers (pages 292–345):
Chapter 13 Dosimetry and Callbration of Photon and Electron Beams with Cavity Ion Chambers (pages 346–394):
Chapter 14 Integrating Dosimeters (pages 395–437):
Chapter 15 Dosimetry by Pulse?Mode Detectors (pages 438–462):
Chapter 16 Neutron Interactions and Dosimetry (pages 463–505):