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Physics and engineering of radiation detection

Author: Syed Naeem Ahmed
Publisher: San Diego ; London : Academic Press, 2007.
Edition/Format:   Book : English : 1st edView all editions and formats
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"Physics & Engineering of Radiation Detection presents an overview of the physics of radiation detection and its applications. It covers the origins and properties of different kinds of ionizing radiation, their detection and measurement, and the procedures used to protect people and the environment from their potentially harmful effects. It details the experimental techniques and instrumentation used in different  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Syed Naeem Ahmed
ISBN: 0120455811 9780120455812
OCLC Number: 122503484
Description: xxiv, 764 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents: 1. Properties and Sources of Radiation 2. Interaction of Radiation with Matter 3. Gas Filled Detectors 4. Liquid Filled Detectors 5. Solid State Detectors 6. Scintillation Detectors and Photodetectors 7. Position Sensitive Detection and Imaging 8. Signal Processing 9. Essential Statistics for Data Analysis 10. Software for Data Analysis 11. Radiation Dosimetry 12. Radiation Spectroscopy 13. Data Acquisition Systems Appendix - Essential Electronic Measuring Devices
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Presents an overview of the physics of radiation detection and its applications. This book covers the origins and properties of different kinds of ionizing radiation, their detection and measurement,  Read more...

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