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Fundamental quantities and units for ionizing radiation

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International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements , 1998.

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Call Number: WN650 I61 1998 v.60

Corporate Author: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements

Publication Date: 1998

Series: ICRU report 60

Subjects: Radiation Dosage; Radiometry; Radiation, Ionizing

ISBN: 0913394599

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 I61 1998 v.60

Dosimetry of external beta rays for radiation protection

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International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements , 1997.

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Call Number: WN650 I61 1997 v.56

Corporate Author: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements

Publication Date: 1997

Series: ICRU report 56

Subjects: Beta particles - adverse effects; Radiation Protection; Radiation Dosage; Radiometry - methods

ISBN: 0913394556

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 I61 1997 v.56

Standards, applications and quality assurance in medical radiation dosimetry (IDOS) : volume 1

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International Atomic Energy Agency. Vienna: International Atomic Energy Agency , 2011.

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Call Number: WN650 S785 2011 v.1

Alternate Title: Standards, applications and quality assurance in medical radiation dosimetry (IDOS) : proceedings of an International Symposium Vienna, 9-12 November 2010 : volume 1

Corporate Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Place of Publication: Vienna

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 447 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: Proceedings series

Subjects: Radiometry - standards; Radiation Dosage - standards; Diagnostic Imaging - standards; Radiotherapy Dosage

ISBN: 9789201162106

ISSN: 0074-1884

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 S785 2011 v.1

Guidance for emergency response dosimetry 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 -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Metho…

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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

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Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 179

Subjects: Radiometry; Disaster Planning; Radiation Protection; Emergency Medical Services - organization & administration

Abstract: Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Methods of Dose Determination and Estimation: Operational -- 4.1 Framework and Situational Description -- 4.2 Measurements with Limited Resources -- 4.3 Categories of Radiation Equipment -- 4.3.1 Instrument Types -- 4.3.2 Instrument Radiological Quantities -- 4.3.3 Applicable ANSI Standards -- 4.3.4 Operational Ranges of Existing Equipment -- 4.4 Mission Applicability -- 4.4.1 Handheld Survey Meter -- 4.4.2 Aerial Measurements -- 4.4.3 Large Mobile and Transportable Radiation Detectors -- 4.4.4 Radiation Portal Monitors and Fixed Detector Networks -- 4.5 Data Aggregation -- 5. Recording, Tracking and Communicating Dosimetry Results -- 5.1 Emergency Worker Dosimetry Recordkeeping -- 5.2 Dose Tracking and Communication with the Incident Command System -- 5.3 Communicating Radiation Dose -- 5.3.1 Communicating Dose to Emergency Workers -- 5.3.2 Additional Audiences -- 5.3.3 Challenges in Communicating Radiation Dose -- 6. Recommendations for Response Organization's Radiological Capability -- 6.1 Objective -- 6.2 Capability Recommendations -- 6.2.1 Basic Level Capability -- 6.2.2 Intermediate Level Capability -- 6.2.3 Advanced Level Capability -- 6.3 On-Scene Functional Capability -- 7. Status of Emergency Workers with Regulations and Guidance -- 7.1 NRC Regulations -- 7.2 DOE Regulations -- 7.3 OSHA Regulations -- 7.4 EPA Regulations -- 7.5 PAG Manual -- 7.6 IAEA Guidance -- 7.7 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Emergency Worker Dosimetry -- 8. Data Needs for Dose Reconstruction -- 8.1 Dose Reconstruction; 8.2 Fundamental Elements -- 8.2.1 Source Term -- 8.2.2 Environmental Transport -- 8.2.3 Receptor Definition -- 8.2.4 Exposure Scenario -- 8.2.5 Calculation of Dose -- 8.3 Key Issues -- 8.3.1 Dose Endpoint Identification -- 8.3.2 Model Domain -- 8.3.3 Data Sources -- 8.3.4 Uncertainty -- 8.3.5 Lessons from Previous Dose Reconstructions -- 9. Conclusion -- Appendix A. Units ConversionTable -- Appendix B. Excerpts from Previous NCRP Publications -- B.1 Report No. 138 (NCRP, 2001) -- B.2 Commentary No. 19 (NCRP, 2005) -- B.3 Report No. 165 (NCRP, 2010) -- Appendix C. Biodosimetry -- Appendix D. Example of a Robust Emergency Response Dosimetry Program -- D.1 Equipment -- D.1.1 Dosimeter Kit -- D.1.2 Dose Assessment Kit -- D.1.3 Surrogate Control Passive Dosimeter Kit -- D.2 Personnel and Procedures -- D.2.1 First Responding Personnel -- D.2.2 Dose Assessment Unit -- D.3 Challenges of a Robust Dosimetry Program -- D.4 Contingencies Jurisdictions -- Appendix E Placing Doses in Perspective -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff -- The NCRP -- Officers -- Members.

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ISBN: 9780913392133; 9780913392102

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Calibration of survey instruments used in radiation protection for the assessment of ionizing radiation fields and radioactive surface contamination

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1991.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 1991 v.112

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 1991

Series: NCRP report 112

Subjects: Nuclear Medicine - instrumentation; Nuclear Medicine - standards; Calibration - standards; Radiation Protection - standards; Radiation, Ionizing; Radiometry

ISBN: 0929600231

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 N39 1991 v.112

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

Material Type: Ebook

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Principles and application of collective dose in radiation protection

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1995.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 1995 v.121

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 1995

Series: NCRP report 121

Subjects: Radiation Dosage; Radiation Protection

ISBN: 0929600460

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 N39 1995 v.121

Maintaining radiation protection records

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1992.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 1992 v.114

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 1992

Series: NCRP report 114

Subjects: Radiation Protection - standards; Records - standards

ISBN: 0929600274

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 N39 1992 v.114

Research needs for radiation protection

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1993.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 1993 v.117

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 1993

Series: NCRP report 117

Subjects: Radiation Protection; Radiation Injuries; Radiation Dosage; Risk; Research

ISBN: 0929600320

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 N39 1993 v.117

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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Radiation protection in dentistry

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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.145

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 145

Subjects: Tooth - radiation effects; Radiation Protection; Safety - standards

ISBN: 0929600819

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 N39 2003 v.145

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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