Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry |  | Author: Frank Herbert Attix
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Category: Book
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Edition: 1
Pages: 640
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Dimensions (in): 10 x 7 x 1.5
ISBN: 0471011460
Dewey Decimal Number: 612.01448
EAN: 9780471011460
ASIN: 0471011460
Publication Date: September 1986
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A straightforward presentation of the broad concepts underlying radiological physics and radiation dosimetry for the graduate-level student. Covers photon and neutron attenuation, radiation and charged particle equilibrium, interactions of photons and charged particles with matter, radiotherapy dosimetry, as well as photographic, calorimetric, chemical, and thermoluminescence dosimetry. Includes many new derivations, such as Kramers X-ray spectrum, as well as topics that have not been thoroughly analyzed in other texts, such as broad-beam attenuation and geometrics, and the reciprocity theorem. Subjects are layed out in a logical sequence, making the topics easier for students to follow. Supplemented with numerous diagrams and tables.
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 V Good Text April 10, 2006
itg (Wagga Wagga, Australia)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
There is a dearth of modern texts that treat this realm with due respect anymore-or possibly it is that other texts are aimed at larger -and so less rogorous-markets. Thank heavens someone is still publishing books like this. Attix has done a commendable job here. He pays attention to detail and accuracy. His inclusions are commendable-especially when he covers the Kramer spectrum-you don't get much of that anywhere except references to Kramers original papers! (or a 'result' quoted) here he actually gives an analysis cum derivation. The whole book is commendable and would sit as possibly 'the' contemporary classic on radiological physics.
If this had extensive 'practice problems' (a la Hasegawas text some may know of) then it would surely be also 'the' book to assign for a decent course on radiological physics/radiation measurement. Unfortunately not so. Still the overall rigour and treatment is worth 5 stars from any constellation.
Thoroughly recommend-a breath of fresh air with real physics.
Very interesting and useful book September 12, 2008
J. CALDERON (MEXICO CITY)
This is a classic book for teachers and students in the specific field of study, the radiation dosimetry.
 An essential part of dosimetry November 9, 2006
Matthew Christensen
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Most of dosimetry in actual practice is looking up constants from tables. This book has every table you need for dosimetry calculations. My professor says this is a must have for a career in radiation therapy.
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