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PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF RADIOACTIVITY AND NUCLEAR RADIATIONS

by G.C. Lowenthal; P.L. Airey

Published by Cambridge University Press. 1st. 2001

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. An Introductory text for Engineers, Scientists, Teachers and Students. A comprehensive yet concise treatment of radioactivity and its applications. Black cloth boards, silver title to spine. B/w diagrams and charts. xxvii and 337 pages including index.

Text block lightly browned. Minor crease to very top edge of page 227/228. Else contents clean. Blue dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

ISBN: 0521553059
Stock no. 1709267

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Contents

  • Chapter 1: Atoms, nuclides and radionuclides
  • Chapter 2: Units and standards for radioactivity and radiation dosimetry and rules for radiation protection
  • Chapter 3: Properties of radiations emitted from radionuclides
  • Chapter 4: Nuclear radiations from a user's perspective
  • Chapter 5: Ionising radiation detectors
  • Chapter 6: Radioactivity and countrate measurements and the presentation of results
  • Chapter 7: Industrial applications of radioisotopes and radiation
  • Chapter 8: Application of tracer technology to industry and the environment
  • Chapter 9: Radionuclides to protect the environment
  • Appendices

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