Ionising Radiation Protection : A Primer / by Jordan Wain.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wain, Jordan.

Series:

Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology, 2690-0327

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear physics.

Radiation dosimetry.

Nuclear Physics.

Radiation Dosimetry and Protection.

Local Subjects:

Nuclear Physics.

Radiation Dosimetry and Protection.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (108 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This concise yet comprehensive primer on ionising radiation protection includes chapters on foundational nuclear physics, radiation units, the biological effects of radiation exposure, radiation risk and epidemiological studies, internal and external radiation hazards, background radiation, radioactive waste management, and radiation detection. The background knowledge to understand each topic is included early in the book. Each topic is introduced slowly and the complexity and depth are increased to a level commensurate with a master's degree. End-of-chapter exercises enable the reader to consolidate their knowledge. This text is ideal for anyone wanting to gain insight into the most important areas of the field and will well-equip those wishing to explore the subject in further depth/detail/breadth.

Contents:

Introduction

Units

Biological Effects

Epidemiological Studies and Radiation Risk

The Internal Radiation Hazard

The External Radiation Hazard

Background Radiation

Radio Active Waste Management

Nuclear Emergencies.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Wain, Jordan Ionising Radiation Protection

ISBN:

9783031655258

OCLC:

1450836008