Introduction to Nuclear Radiation Detectors

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Introduction to Nuclear Radiation Detectors
Authors and Contributors      By (author) P. N. Cooper
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:152
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenrePhysics
Atomic and molecular physics
ISBN/Barcode 9780521281324
ClassificationsDewey:539.77 539.77
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 9 June 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This 1986 book is an introduction to the then commonly used types of detectors of nuclear radiation. It was directed primarily at students taking a first course in which an understanding of such devices was required. The author opens with an introduction to the properties and characteristics of ionising radiations. The main body of text, however, comprises a description of the construction, operation and main applications of gas-filled, scintillation and semiconductor detectors. In addition, the principles of the main electronic processing modules and amplifiers are discussed. Finally, the book includes a description of instruments used for the measurement of doses and dose rates of ionising radiations, together with an introduction to dose units and permissible dose levels, which will make it of particular interest to health physicists and safety officers.