This note explains the basic physics of the
electromagnetic and particulate forms of ionizing radiation. Also describes the
distinctions between the units of radiation quantity, exposure and dose.
Author(s): Robert E. Reiman, MSPH,
MD, Duke University Medical Center
This
book covers the following topics: Photon Monte Carlo Simulation, Electron Monte
Carlo Simulation, Transport in media, interaction models, Macroscopic Radiation
physics, Photon dose calculation models, Electron dose calculation models,
onization chamber-based air kerma standards.