Measurement and Detection of Radiation

While retaining the approach and format of the original, this second edition addresses the fundamentals of nuclear radiation counting in a clear, easy- to-read way. The text assumes a basic knowledge of calculus and differential equations and of atomic and nuclear physics. The structure and contents of the book enables students to: select the proper detector given the situation and the purpose of the measurement; analyse the results of counting experiments; and also perform radiation measurements following proper health physics procedures. New examples and problems at the end of each chapter ensure that the student understands the concepts presented.; This second edition includes coverage of new topics such as: long range alpha detector LRAD; pure geranium detectors; magnetic and electrostatic spectrometers; position-sensitive detectors; the LSL-M2 unfolding code; compensated ion chambers; self-powered neutron detectors; new protection guides; and exposure limits.Tsoulfanidis, Nicholas is the author of 'Measurement and Detection of Radiation', published 1995 under ISBN 9781560323174 and ISBN 1560323175.