Bücher von William H. Hallenbeck

Offers an introduction to fundamental topics in radiation protection, including energetics, kinetics, interaction, external radiation protection, dosimetry, standards, and measurement. This text contains glossary of terms, abbreviations, acronyms, physical constants, and units and conversions that offers a source of frequently needed information.

Presents risk analysis models with examples. This book features information in the following areas: calculation of human dose rate and dose from experimental studies; quantitation of response; tests of significance; calculation of excess risk; calculation of confidence limits on excess risk; and, individual and group excess risk.