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Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry 1st Edition

by Frank Herbert Attix (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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A straightforward presentation of the broad concepts underlying radiological physics and radiation dosimetry for the graduate-level student. Covers photon and neutron attenuation, radiation and charged particle equilibrium, interactions of photons and charged particles with matter, radiotherapy dosimetry, as well as photographic, calorimetric, chemical, and thermoluminescence dosimetry. Includes many new derivations, such as Kramers X-ray spectrum, as well as topics that have not been thoroughly analyzed in other texts, such as broad-beam attenuation and geometrics, and the reciprocity theorem. Subjects are layed out in a logical sequence, making the topics easier for students to follow. Supplemented with numerous diagrams and tables.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0471011460
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0471011460
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Wiley-VCH
  5. Publication date
    January 8, 1991
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7 x 1.4 x 9.7 inches
  8. Print length
    628 pages
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A straightforward presentation of the broad concepts underlying radiological physics and radiation dosimetry for the graduate-level student. Covers photon and neutron attenuation, radiation and charged particle equilibrium, interactions of photons and charged particles with matter, radiotherapy dosimetry, as well as photographic, calorimetric, chemical, and thermoluminescence dosimetry. Includes many new derivations, such as Kramers X-ray spectrum, as well as topics that have not been thoroughly analyzed in other texts, such as broad-beam attenuation and geometrics, and the reciprocity theorem. Subjects are layed out in a logical sequence, making the topics easier for students to follow. Supplemented with numerous diagrams and tables.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-VCH; 1st edition (January 8, 1991)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 628 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0471011460
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0471011460
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.4 x 9.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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Teresa Hua
5.0 out of 5 stars Attix gives you what you need
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2014
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Attix is the classic author in Medical Physics. Everything you need to know is all in. And a detail derivation of each formula. Every medical physics' hand book!
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Matthew Christensen
4.0 out of 5 stars An essential part of dosimetry
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2006
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Most of dosimetry in actual practice is looking up constants from tables. This book has every table you need for dosimetry calculations. My professor says this is a must have for a career in radiation therapy.
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Sal
1.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst books I have ever had to study
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019
This book is very poorly written, and hard to follow. Very confusing discussion and arguments in most chapters. A number of symbols and mathematical expressions pop up without explanation. The author takes very simple concepts and construct difficult and hard to follow discussions and explanation. This is not a good book and not recommended at all.
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J. CALDERON
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and useful book
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2008
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This is a classic book for teachers and students in the specific field of study, the radiation dosimetry.
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Sergio F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great deal!
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2014
This is a great reference book. It arrived within the estimated delivery time and in excellent condition. I recommend!
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mluser
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all Medical Physicists
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2012
Very good book if you are a Medical Physicist. But my old book is only 5 years old and the glue in the binding is so brittle, that whole pages are coming out.

Needs a Kindle version :D
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itg
5.0 out of 5 stars V Good Text
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2006
There is a dearth of modern texts that treat this realm with due respect anymore-or possibly it is that other texts are aimed at larger -and so less rogorous-markets. Thank heavens someone is still publishing books like this. Attix has done a commendable job here. He pays attention to detail and accuracy. His inclusions are commendable-especially when he covers the Kramer spectrum-you don't get much of that anywhere except references to Kramers original papers! (or a 'result' quoted) here he actually gives an analysis cum derivation. The whole book is commendable and would sit as possibly 'the' contemporary classic on radiological physics.

If this had extensive 'practice problems' (a la Hasegawas text some may know of) then it would surely be also 'the' book to assign for a decent course on radiological physics/radiation measurement. Unfortunately not so. Still the overall rigour and treatment is worth 5 stars from any constellation.

Thoroughly recommend-a breath of fresh air with real physics.
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EasternBuyer
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2017
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Pretty comprehensive book, not bad actually. Sometimes needs more details, but definitely a great intro book.
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