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Radiation protection in educational institutions

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2007.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2007 v.157

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: x, 155 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: NCRP report 157

Subjects: Radiation Protection - methods; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Safety Management; School Health Services - standards; Guideline

ISBN: 9780929600949; 0929600940

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2007 v.157

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Atoms, radiation, and radiation protection

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Turner, James E. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH , 2007. 3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.

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Author: Turner, James E

Edition: 3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.

Place of Publication: Weinheim

Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Publication Date: 2007

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Physics textbook

Subjects: Nuclear Energy; Radiation Effects; Radiation Protection; Radiometry

ISBN: 9783527406067

Language: English

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Radiation therapy treatment effects : an evidence-based guide to managing toxicity

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New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing , 2018.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 R129 2018

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Contents:; Radiation therapy effects on the central nervous system / Cramer, Chan, Kirkpatrick -- Radiation therapy effects in head and neck cancer / Galloway, Yom -- Radiation therapy effects on the thorax / Kaidar, Person, Zagar, Marks -- Radiation therapy effects in breast cancer / Boggs, De Los…

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Editor: Koontz, Bridget F.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xiii, 324 p.: ill. ; 21 cm.

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Subjects: Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiation Effects; Radiation Protection - methods; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Evidence-Based Medicine

Abstract: Contents:; Radiation therapy effects on the central nervous system / Cramer, Chan, Kirkpatrick -- Radiation therapy effects in head and neck cancer / Galloway, Yom -- Radiation therapy effects on the thorax / Kaidar, Person, Zagar, Marks -- Radiation therapy effects in breast cancer / Boggs, De Los Santos -- Radiation therapy effects on the abdomen / Cuaron, Wu -- Radiation therapy effects on the pelvis / Jeans, Rossi -- Radiation therapy effects on skin and extremities / Garsa, Gottschalk -- Radiation toxicity management in children / Hess, Yock -- Systemic effects of radiation therapy / Krishnan, Shiloh -- Radioprotection for radiation therapy / Kalman, Zhao, Anscher, Urdaneta -- Risk and prevention of radiation-induced cancers / Kamran, Viswanathan -- Cancer survivorship: approaches and challenges / Smith -- Maximizing the health and wellness of cancer survivors through healthy lifestyle behaviors / Spector.

ISBN: 9780826181138; 9780826181145

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 R129 2018

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Reference levels and achievable doses in medical and dental imaging : recommendations for the United States

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2012.

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2012

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 172; Ebrary books

Subjects: Diagnostic Imaging - adverse effects; Radiation Dosage; Radiation Protection - standards; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Practice Guideline; United States

ISBN: 9780983545026

Language: English

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Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources

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International Commission on Radiological Protection. New York, NY: Elsevier , 2005.

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Call Number: WN650 I53 2005 v.98

Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources. A report of ICRP publication 98. Ann ICRP> 2005; 35(3) : iii-vi, 3-50. Review Erratum in: Ann ICRP 2005; 35(4) :141.

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Corporate Author: International Commission on Radiological Protection

Editor: Valentin, J

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 2005

Series: ICRP Publication 98; Annals of the ICRP 35 : 3

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Brachytherapy; Radiotherapy Dosage; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Safety - standards; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Radiation Protection - methods

Abstract: Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources. A report of ICRP publication 98. Ann ICRP> 2005; 35(3) : iii-vi, 3-50. Review Erratum in: Ann ICRP 2005; 35(4) :141.

ISBN: 9780080446592; 0080446590

ISSN: 0146-6453

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

Call Number: WN650 I53 2005 v.98

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Skin care in radiation oncology : a practical guide

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing , 2016.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 S628 2016

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Editor: Fowble, Barbara; Yom, Sue S.; Yuen, Florence

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xii, 238 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Skin - radiation effects; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Skin Care - methods

ISBN: 9783319314587

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library

Call Number: QZ269 S628 2016

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Physics for radiation protection

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Martin, James E. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons , 2000.

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Call Number: WN110 M381 2000

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Author: Martin, James E

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: xix, 713 p. : ill. ; 26 cm

Subjects: Health Physics; Radiation Physics

ISBN: 0471353736 (alk. paper)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN110 M381 2000

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Radiation injury : advances in management and prevention

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New York, NY: Karger , 1999.

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Call Number: QZ269 FR935 1999 v.32

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Editor: Meyer, John L

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Karger

Publication Date: 1999

Series: Frontiers of radiation therapy and oncology 32

Subjects: Radiation Injuries; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control

ISBN: 3805568029

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 FR935 1999 v.32

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Decision making for late-phase recovery from major nuclear or radiological incidents : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2014.

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xix, 488 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Ebrary books; NCRP report ; no. 175

Subjects: Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Radioactive Hazard Release; Decision Making; Disaster Planning - methods; Radiation Protection - methods; Radioactive Fallout; Guideline; United States

ISBN: 9780983545057

Language: English

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Introduction to radiation protection

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Martin, Alan, Harbison, Samuel A. New York, NY: Chapman and Hall , 1996. 4th ed.

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Call Number: WN650 M379 1990

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Author: Martin, Alan; Harbison, Samuel A

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Chapman and Hall

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Radiation Protection

ISBN: 0412631105

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 M379 1990

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Introduction to health physics

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Cember, Herman. [Toronto, ON]: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 1992. 2nd rev. and enl. ed.

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Call Number: WN650 C34 1983

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Author: Cember, Herman

Edition: 2nd rev. and enl. ed.

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Inc.

Publication Date: 1992

Subjects: Health Physics; Radiation Protection; Radiation - adverse effects

ISBN: 1983: 0080301290; 1992: 0071052569

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 C34 1983

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Introduction to radiological physics and radiation dosimetry

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Attix, Frank H. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons , 1986.

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Call Number: WN110 A885 1986

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Author: Attix, Frank H

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 1986

Subjects: Health Physics; Radiation Dosage

Notes: E-book available. Introduction to radiological physics and radiation dosimetry. 2004.

ISBN: 471011460

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN110 A885 1986

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Radiation safety aspects of nanotechnology : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2017.

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Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 1.3.1 General -- 1.3.2 Operational Health Physics -- 1.3.3 Internal Dosimetry -- 1.3.4 Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Purpose -- 3. Types and Sources of Nanomateria…

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 1 online resource

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 176

Subjects: Nanoparticles; Radiation Exposure - adverse effects; Radiation Protection - methods; Radiometry; Safety Management - methods; Nanotechnology - standards; United States; Guideline

Abstract: Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 1.3.1 General -- 1.3.2 Operational Health Physics -- 1.3.3 Internal Dosimetry -- 1.3.4 Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Purpose -- 3. Types and Sources of Nanomaterials Including Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Naturally Occurring and Incidentally Produced Nanomaterials -- 3.3 Radiation-Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials -- 3.4 Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.1 Naturally Occurring Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.2 Incidentally Produced Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.3 Radiolabeled Nanomaterials -- 4. Physicochemical Concerns for Exposure to Nanoparticles -- 4.1 Nanoparticle Physicochemical Properties -- 4.1.1 Deposition Within the Respiratory Tract -- 4.1.2 Translocation Across Organ Membranes -- 4.1.3 Surface Area and Reactivity in Biological Systems -- 4.1.4 Particle Shape -- 4.1.5 Particle Agglomeration -- 4.1.6 Material Dispersibility -- 4.1.7 Material Surface Charge -- 4.2 Nanoparticle Exposure Experiences Involving Humans -- 4.2.1 Magic Nano Event -- 4.2.2 Event in China -- 4.2.3 Nickel Sensitization Case -- 4.2.4 Polymer and Metal Fume Experience -- 4.3 Guidance on Managing Physicochemical Concerns for Exposure to Nanoparticles -- 5. Operational Health Physics in a Nanotechnology Environment -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.1.1 Attention to the Physicochemical Toxicity of Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 5.1.2 Changes that May be Needed for Internal Dosimetry -- 5.1.3 Changes that May be Needed for Dispersion of Airborne Particles -- 5.1.4 Summary of Radiation Program Elements Applicable to Working with Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 5.2 Hierarchy of Exposure Controls for Facility and Process Design -- 5.2.1 Elimination and Substitution -- 5.2.2 Engineered Controls; 5.2.3 Administrative Controls -- 5.2.4 Personal Protective Equipment -- 5.3 Use of Radioactive Nanomaterials in Medical Settings -- 5.4 Management and Disposal of Radioactive Nanomaterial Waste -- 5.5 Control of Public Exposure -- 5.6 Emergency Response -- 5.7 Incident Investigation -- 5.8 Effective Risk Communication -- 6. Nanoparticle Issues for Internal Radiation Dosimetry -- 6.1 Framework for Considering Radioactive Nanoparticle Internal Dosimetry -- 6.2 General Approach to Biokinetic Modeling for Intakes of Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3 Radiation Dosimetry of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.1 Deposition of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.2 Clearance of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.3 Respiratory Tract Dosimetry for Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.4 Radiation Dosimetry of Ingested Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.5 Radiation Dosimetry of Radioactive Nanoparticles for Intact Skin -- 6.6 Radiation Dosimetry of Radioactive Nanoparticles in Wounds -- 6.7 Biokinetics of Nanoparticles that Affect Internal Dosimetry -- 6.7.1 Regional Deposition of Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.7.2 Biokinetic Characteristics of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.7.3 Biokinetics Example: Monomeric and Polymeric Plutonium -- 7. Dose Assessment and Medical Management for Individuals Exposed to Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 7.1 Approaches for Dose Assessment -- 7.2 Occupational Exposure and Dose Assessment Scenario: Plutonium Processing Facility -- 7.3 Impact of Radioactive Nanoparticles on Dose Assessment -- 7.4 Impact of Radioactive Nanoparticles on Medical Management Decisions -- 8. Conclusions and Recommendations -- 8.1 Hazard and Exposure Assessment -- 8.1.1 Conclusions -- 8.1.2 Recommendations -- 8.2 Operational Health Physics -- 8.2.1 Conclusions -- 8.2.2 Recommendations -- 8.3 Nanoparticle Issues for Radiation Dosimetry; 8.3.1 Conclusions -- 8.3.2 Recommendations -- 8.4 Dose Assessment and Medical Management -- 8.4.1 Conclusions -- 8.4.2 Recommendations -- Appendix A. Radiolabeled Nanoparticles -- A.1 Use of Radionuclides to Characterize and Quantitate Nanoparticle Contents -- A.2 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Biokinetic and Toxicologic Investigations -- A.3 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Diagnostic Medicine -- A.4 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Medical Imaging -- A.5 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Medicine -- A.6 Use of Radiation-Induced Emissions and Hyperthermal Effects from Nanoparticles in Therapeutic Medicine -- Appendix B. Biokinetic Models -- B.1 Fate of Nanoparticles in the Lungs -- B.2 Particle Clearance and Translocation Pathways -- B.3 Exposure and Biokinetics of Ingested Nanoparticles -- B.4 Human and Animal Studies Using Radioactive Nanoparticles -- Appendix C. Key Concepts for Understanding Nanoparticle Aerosol Properties and Behaviors -- C.1 Introduction -- C.2 A Range of Mechanisms Influence Particle Motion and Collection -- C.3 Behavior of Airborne Nanoparticles is Dominated by Brownian Diffusion -- C.4 Particle Volume Equivalent Diameter, Thermodynamic Diameter, and Aerodynamic Equivalent Diameter are Related -- C.5 Particle Size Distributions are Frequently Lognormal -- C.6 Nanoparticles Dominate the Count Distribution -- C.7 Nanoparticles Exist to Some Extent in the Majority of Occupational Aerosols -- C.8 Smaller Particles have a Greater Fraction of Their Atoms at the Particle Surface -- C.9 Number Concentrations of Concern Depend on the Material of Concern -- C.10 Realistic Airborne Particle Number Concentrations can be Limited by Coagulation -- C.11 Smaller Particles are More Difficult to Dislodge from Surfaces than Larger Particles -- Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff; The NCRP -- Officers -- Members -- Distinguished Emeritus Members -- Lauriston S. Taylor Lectures -- Warren K. Sinclair Keynote Addresses -- Thomas S. Tenforde Topical Lectures -- NCRP Publications -- NCRP Reports -- NCRP Commentaries -- Proceedings of the Annual Meeting -- Lauriston S. Taylor Lectures -- Warren K. Sinclair Keynote Addresses -- Thomas S. Tenforde Topical Lectures -- Symposium Proceedings -- NCRP Statements -- Other Documents

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ISBN: 9780913392041; 9780913392027

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Radiation protection in the health sciences : with problem solutions manual

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Noz, Marilyn E, Maguire, Gerald Q. New Jersey: World Scientific , 2007. 2nd ed.

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Call Number: WN650 N961 2007

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v.1: Radiation protection in the health sciences; v.2: Radiation protection in the health sciences : problem solutions manual

Author: Noz, Marilyn E; Maguire, Gerald Q

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: New Jersey

Publisher: World Scientific

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 2 v. : ill. ; 25 cm

Subjects: Radiation Protection; Radiation Monitoring - instrumentation

Abstract: v.1: Radiation protection in the health sciences; v.2: Radiation protection in the health sciences : problem solutions manual

ISBN: 9789812705976 (pbk.); 981270597X (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN650 N961 2007

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Radiation dose management for fluoroscopically-guided interventional medical procedures

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2011.

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2011

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 168; Ebrary books

Subjects: Fluoroscopy - instrumentation; Radiography, Interventional - adverse effects; Radiation Protection; Radiation Dosage; Equipment Safety

ISBN: 9780982384367

Language: English

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Radiation protection for particle accelerator facilities

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2003.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2003 v.144

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2003

Series: NCRP report 144

Subjects: Radiation Protection; Particle Accelerators; Safety - standards

ISBN: 0929600770

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2003 v.144

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Introduction to radiological physics and radiation dosimetry

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Attix, Frank H. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH Verlag GMBH & Co. KGaA , 2004.

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Table of Contents:; IONIZING RADIATION -- QUANTITIES FOR DESCRIBING THE INTERACTION OF IONIZING RADIATION WITH MATTER -- EXPONENTIAL ATTENUATION -- CHARGED-PARTICLE AND RADIATION EQUILIBRIA -- ABSORBED DOSE IN RADIOACTIVE MEDIA -- RADIOACTIVE DECAY; GAMMA- AND X-RAY INTERACTIONS IN MATTER -- CHARG…

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Author: Attix, Frank H.

Place of Publication: Weinheim

Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GMBH & Co. KGaA

Publication Date: 2004

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Health Physics; Radiation Dosage; Radiometry - methods

Abstract: Table of Contents:; IONIZING RADIATION -- QUANTITIES FOR DESCRIBING THE INTERACTION OF IONIZING RADIATION WITH MATTER -- EXPONENTIAL ATTENUATION -- CHARGED-PARTICLE AND RADIATION EQUILIBRIA -- ABSORBED DOSE IN RADIOACTIVE MEDIA -- RADIOACTIVE DECAY; GAMMA- AND X-RAY INTERACTIONS IN MATTER -- CHARGED-PARTICLE INTERACTIONS IN MATTER -- X-RAY PRODUCTION AND QUALITY; CAVITY THEORY -- DOSIMETRY FUNDAMENTALS -- IONIZATION CHAMBERS -- DOSIMETRY AND CALlBRATION OF PHOTON AND ELECTRON BEAMS WITH CAVITY ION CHAMBERS -- INTEGRATING DOSIMETERS -- DOSIMETRY BY PULSE-MODE DETECTORS -- NEUTRON INTERACTIONS AND DOSIMETRY.

ISBN: 9780471011460; 9783527617135; 0471011460

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