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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      November 2009
      August 2001
      ISBN:
      9780511535376
      9780521553056
      9780521019804
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511535376
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.78kg, 366 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.992kg, 368 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Physics and Astronomy, Engineering, Electromagnetics, General and Classical Physics
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    Physics and Astronomy, Engineering, Electromagnetics, General and Classical Physics
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    This book is aimed at scientists and engineers wanting to use radioisotopes and the emitted ionising radiations competently but without seeking expertise. It describes decay and stability criteria, necessary precautions to ensure radiation protection and the detection of alpha, beta and gamma rays including spectrometry. There are comments on calorimetry, liquid scintillation counting, how to use secondary standard instruments, high resolution detectors and how to calculate counting results estimating uncertainties and allowing for the statistics of radionuclide decays. The book's principal purpose is to encourage radionuclide applications which can be done safely, reliably and accurately. It describes industrial and scientific applications of alpha, beta, and gamma rays, neutrons and high energy radiations. This book will be of particular interest to scientists and technologists, teachers and students, helping them to work with radioisotopes safely, efficiently and reliably.

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    ‘One can hope that this book contributes to a wider understanding and acceptance of radioactivity and nuclear radiations and convinces sceptics with an anti-nuclear attitude of the useful aspects of radioactivity and ionising radiation.’

    K. Debertin Source: Applied Radiation and Isotopes

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