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Record Nr.

UNINA9910811361703321

Titolo

Advanced materials and techniques for radiation dosimetry / / Khalil Arshak, Olga Korostynska, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston : , : Artech House, , ©2006

[Piscataqay, New Jersey] : , : IEEE Xplore, , [2006]

ISBN

1-5231-1694-3

1-58053-375-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (219 p.)

Collana

Artech House sensors library

Altri autori (Persone)

ArshakKhalil

KorostynskaOlga

Disciplina

539.7/7

Soggetti

Radiation - Measurement

Radiation dosimetry

Gamma rays

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Advanced Materials and Techniques for Radiation Dosimetry; Contents; Preface xi; 1 Introduction 1; 2 Radiation Dosimetry: Background and Principles 11; 3 Effect of Radiation on Optical and Electrical Properties of Materials 91; 4 Gamma Radiation Dosimetry Using Metal Oxides and Metal Phthalocyanines 115; 5 Sensor Arrays, Radiation Nose Concept, and Pattern Recognition 159; 6 Conclusions and Future Trends 189; Acronyms 193; Appendix 199; About the Authors 201; Index 203

Sommario/riassunto

The threat of nuclear "dirty" bombs, a growing shift to nuclear energy, and new medical therapies using radiation are just some of the current developments bringing new importance to dosimetry? the detection and measurement of radiation. This comprehensive volume is indispensable to engineers and scientists working in dosimetry to protect the health and safety of radiation workers and the general public. Ranging from basic theory to advance concepts, this complete reference covers the physics of radiation, the biological effects of radiation, and the technology of radiation sensing and measurement. It provides a useful guide to commercially available dosimetry equipment and explains their applications. Surveying current and cutting-edge methods and



materials used to detect radiation and record dosages, the book also explores novel approaches for designing new low-cost radiation sensors and furthering dosimetry research.