Physics for radiation protection

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This practical reference for health physicists and other professionals tackles real-world problems in radiation protection. The revised edition introduces new sections on log-normal distribution and digital radiography, along with chapters on internal radiation dose and the environmental transport of radionuclides. It is tailored for readers with limited or basic science backgrounds, offering clear, thorough explanations of essential physics concepts. The handbook covers major discoveries in radiation physics, extensive discussions on radioactivity—including sources, materials, and calculational methods for radiation exposure—and includes comprehensive appendices with over 400 figures. It draws on current resource data, cross-referenced to standard compendiums, detailing decay schemes and emission energies for around 100 common radionuclides. Additional information includes excerpts from the Chart of the Nuclides, activation cross sections, fission yields, fission-product chains, photon attenuation coefficients, and nuclear masses. The author emphasizes applied concepts, illustrating topics with real-world examples and exercises, making it an invaluable resource for health physicists and radiation protection professionals.