Interaction of radiation with matter
By: Hooshang Nikjoo, Shuzo Uehara, Dimitris Emfietzoglou
Contributors: Uehara, Shuzo; Emfietzoglou, Dimitris
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Boca Raton, FL
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781439853573
Subjects: Ionizing radiation; MEDICAL / Radiology & Nuclear Medicine; Materials; SCIENCE / Energy; Particle tracks (Nuclear physics); Radiobiology; Effect of radiation on; SCIENCE / Nuclear Physics
Description: "Written for students approaching the subject for the first time, this text provides a solid grounding in the physics of the interactions of photons and particles with matter, which is the basis of radiological physics and radiation dosimetry. The authors first present the relevant atomic physics and then describe the interactions, emphasizing practical applications in health/medical physics and radiation biology. They cover such important topics as microdosimetry, interaction of photons with matter, electron energy loss, and dielectric response. Each chapter includes exercises and a summary"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.