Radiation Safety: Management and Programs

Domenech, Haydee

This book discusses important fundamentals of radiation safety with specific details on dose units, calculations, measuring, and biological effects of ionizing radiation. The author covers different exposure situations and their requirements, and relevant legislation and regulations governing radiation safety. The book also examines radioactive waste management, the transport of radioactive materials, emergency planning and preparedness and various examples of radiation protection programs for industrial, medical, and academic applications. 

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-09-02

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319426693

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-42671-6

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 332