Radiation Physics by Yan Yu

Radiation Physics by Yan Yu

The contents of this pdf are as follows: Basic properties of radiation, Sources of radiation, Interaction with matter, Measurement of radiation.

Author(s): Yan Yu, PhD, FAAPM, FASTRO, Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University

123 Pages

Radiation and particle detectors

The purpose of this note is to explain a range of principles and actual devices used to detect photons and ionized particles. Topics covered includes: Interaction of particles and radiation with matter, Units and detector characteristics, Gas-filled detectors, Surface photoemission detectors , Semiconductor detectors.

Author(s): Edwin Kukk

91 Pages

Radiation Physics For Personnel And Environmental Protection

This book covers the following topics: Basic Radiation Physics Concepts and Units of Measurement , General Considerations of Radiation Fields at Accelerators , Prompt Radiation Fields Due to Electrons, Prompt Radiation Fields Due to Protons and Ions, Low Energy Prompt Neutron Radiation Phenomena , Shielding Materials and Neutron Energy Spectra, Induced Radioactivity in Accelerator Components , Induced Radioactivity in Environmental Media, Radiation Protection Instrumentation at Accelerators.

Author(s): J. Donald Cossairt

344 Pages

Introduction to Radiation Physics, Quantities and Units

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

49 Pages