Basic radiation physics concepts and units of measurement -- General consideration for acceleration radiation fields -- Prompt radiation fields due to electrons -- Prompt radiation fields due to protons and ions -- Unique low energy prompt radiation phenomena -- Shielding materials and neutron energy spectra -- Induced radioactivity in accelerator components -- Induced radioactivity in environmental media -- Radiation protection instrumentation at accelerators.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"Providing a vital resource in tune with the massive advancements in accelerator technologies that have taken place over the past 50 years, this book is a comprehensive reference for accelerator designers; operators; managers; health and safety staff; and governmental regulators. Up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, it allows readers to effectively work together to ensure radiation safety for workers, that adequate protection of the environment is achieved, and that adherence to applicable standards and regulations is maintained. This book will also be of interest to graduate and advanced undergraduate students in physics and engineering who are studying accelerator physics"--
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
Taylor & Francis
Stock Number
9780429491634
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Accelerator radiation physics for personnel and environmental protection.
International Standard Book Number
9781138589018
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Particle accelerators-- Shielding (Radiation)
Radiation-- Safety measures.
Particle accelerators-- Shielding (Radiation)
Radiation-- Safety measures.
SCIENCE / Nuclear Physics
SCIENCE / Physics
(SUBJECT CATEGORY (Provisional
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SCI-- 051000
SCI-- 055000
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
539
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7/20289
Edition
23
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
QC795
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32
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S3
Book number
C67
2019eb
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Cossairt, J. Donald,1948-
PERSONAL NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Quinn, Matthew, (Radiation and laser safety officer)