Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry

by Frank Herbert Attix

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.

628 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1986

Reviews

[Gia Jadick · Rating 3 out of 5]

A robust and comprehensive reference text for introductory medical physics. It would be well served by a new edition with edits for clarity. In particular, critical equations are frequently hidden in large blocks of text while seemingly irrelevant or even incorrect equations are prominently numbered (see Equations 10.47 and 12.1). Clarity may also be improved with additional numbered examples embedded in the text (like Example 11.1). Still, this text is sufficient supplementary material for a graduate course.