Nuclear chemistry, photochemistry and radiation Books

This book collates past and current research on one of the most promising emerging modalities for breast cancer detection. Readers will discover how, as a standalone technology or in conjunction with another modality, microwave imaging has the potential...

This thesis describes a proof-of-principle experiment demonstrating a technique for stable isotope enrichment called Magnetically Activated and Guided Isotope Separation (MAGIS). Over the past century many enriched isotopes have become available, thanks...

This book presents a comparison analysis of two cancer treatment therapies: carbon ion therapy and protontherapy. It is divided in 5 sections. The first ones gives the reader a brief history of Radiotherapy and types of radiation. In the second section,...

Nuclear physics is an exciting, broadly faceted field. It spans a wide range of topics, reaching from nuclear structure physics to high-energy physics, astrophysics and medical physics (heavy ion tumor therapy). New developments are presented in this...

This expanded and updated second edition is a practical text to aid radiation oncologists in evaluating and treating benign diseases. An introductory chapter by an eminent malpractice lawyer clarifies the medical-legal implications of the radiation...

The book provides, in a comprehensive yet concise way, essential information to improve the knowledge and skills of all healthcare providers involved in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. The content does not focus on general information that...

This book discusses multiple aspects of radiological and nuclear terrorism. Do you know what to do if there is a radiological or nuclear emergency in your city? These accidents are not common, but they have happened - and even though we have not seen an...

This thesis describes the design, development, characterisation and clinical translation of three novel devices for optical endoscopic imaging. Over the past decade, rapid innovation in optics and photonics has led to the availability of low-cost and...

This book describes radionanomedicine as an integrated medicine using exogenous and endogenous This book describes radionanomedicine as an integrated approach that uses exogenous and endogenous nanomaterials for in vivo and human applications. It...

The purpose and subject of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of all types of phantoms used in medical imaging, therapy, nuclear medicine and health physics. For ionizing radiation, dosimetry with respect to issues of material composition,...

Subjects in the monograph "Biophysics of the Failing Heart" include state of the art chapters considering major biophysical mechanisms for why hearts responding to acquired or inherited stressors enter into maladaptive processes eventually leading to an...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format...

This book about Pet Scans goes in depth into what in the world they are! From the history of medical imaging before Pet Scans, to the invention of it, to the science behind it and much more. You can even learn what to do in preparation for a pet scan and...

Calculating x-ray tube spectra provides a comprehensive review of the modelling of x-ray tube emissions, with a focus on medical imaging and radiotherapy applications.

This unique book provides an accessible introduction to both the scientific background and the key people involved in the discovery and use of radiation and radioactivity. It begins by providing a short history of radiation exposures and radiation...

The book covers various polarization and directional effects - practically important for diagnostics of plasmas - in the radiation of satellites of spectral lines from plasmas, in the intra-Stark spectroscopy of plasmas, in the Stark broadening of...

This book is a rigorous but concise macroscopic description of the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and structures containing graphene sheets (two-dimensional structures). It presents canonical problems with translational invariant...

Prompt gamma activation analysis (PGAA) is a unique, non-destructive nuclear analytical method with multi-element capabilities. It is most effective if intense neutron beams (especially cold beams) of nuclear reactors are used...

The need for this book arose from my teaching, engineering, and - search experience in the non-power aspects of nuclear technology. The lack of a comprehensive textbook in industrial applications of radiation frustrated my...

Gamma rays are electromagnetic rays which are produced due to radioactive decay of atomic nuclei. Among all the EM waves, gamma rays possess the highest energy and hence the shortest wavelength. Lightning strikes, solar flares, cosmic rays and...

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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to current state-of-the-art auto-segmentation approaches used in radiation oncology for auto-delineation of organs-of-risk for thoracic radiation treatment planning. Containing the latest, cutting edge...

The goal of this book is to examine the complex state of radioactivity in the environment, and to understand the interplay of its two principal sources: man-made and natural. The text examines human contributions to release of...

The goal of the Daniel Chalonge School on Astrofundamental Physics is to contribute to a theory of the universe (and particularly of the early universe) up to the marks, and at the scientific height of, the unprecedented...

NATO Advanced Research Workshop "Environmental Protection Against Radioactive Pollution" was held in Almaty on September 16-19, 2002. Experts from Azerbaijan, Denmark, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, Russia, ...

Das Aachener Steinkohlengebiet zeichnet sich im Vergleich zu den Steinkohlen­ lagerstiitten des niederrheinisch-westfiilischen Gebietes durch eine groBe tek­ tonische und stratigraphische Mannigfaltigkeit aus. Trotz jahrelanger...

Radiometric dating is described as a technique of dating geological specimens by determining the relative proportions of specific radioactive isotopes present in a sample. This book delves into a multitude of subjects pertaining to radiometric dating,...

The book concentrates primarily on radioisotopes and its applications in bioscience and in medical sciences. This book elucidates creation of radioisotopes for medicine, the usage of radioisotopes in various fields, the utilization of radiation in drug...

Infrared radiation is basically a type of electromagnetic radiation which involves waves. This book provides a set of scientific study works which talk about the area of infrared radiation. This book presents elaborated knowledge about recent scientific...

This is an extensive book which covers various topics related to the field of radioisotopes, like radioisotopes in environment and radioisotopes in power system space applications. The first section covers the applications of radioisotopes in environment...

Photoenergy has given a new direction to sustainable energy. The new and advanced technologies have simplified the procedures of extracting energy from light. This book aims to understand such procedures, concepts and researches which will eventually...

X-rays were discovered by Roentgen in 1895, and ever since, the ionizing radiation has been largely used in various industrial as well as medical applications. However, its harmful characteristics are gradually recognized through accidental uses. The...

This book is an essential read on radioisotopes. Radioisotopes can be utilized as an alternative for heat conversion into electricity. This is an extensive book which covers various topics related to the physical aspects of radioisotopes and their...

This book lays the foundations for you to understand all that you always wanted to know about radioactivity. It begins by setting out essential information about the structure of matter, how radiation occurs and how it can be measured. It goes on to...

This textbook summarizes the basic knowledge of atomic, nuclear, and radiation physics that professionals working in medical physics and biomedical engineering need for efficient and safe use of ionizing radiation in medicine. Concentrating on the...

2013 Reprint of 1958 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In 1947, Bethe Edited the Los Alamos Report "Blast Wave" [Rept. LA-2000], one of his most cited works among shock physicists, which...

Published in 1920, this book covers the physical properties of radiation. It is a landmark in the field of radiation physics and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject. The authors present their findings in a clear and concise manner, making...

From Roentgen to Rembrandt, Hounsfield to Hollywood and Vesalius to videogames, Imagining Imaging explores the deeply entwined relationship between art (and visual-based culture) and radiology / medical imaging. Including artworks from numerous...

Radioactivity is a fascinating subject that has captured the imagination of scientists and laypeople alike. In this brief account, Francis Preston Venable provides an accessible introduction to the topic, including its history, key discoveries, and...

In this book, we have attempted to produce a reference on high resolution focused ion beams (FIBs) that will be useful for both the user and the designer of FIB instrumentation. We have included a mix of theory and applications...

The mathematical technique of Monte Carlo, as applied to the transport of sub-atomic particles, has been described in numerous reports and books since its formal development in the 1940s. Most of these instructional efforts...

MINIATURE LASER SOURCE TECHNOLOGY: Properties of High Power Semiconductor Lasers (D.F. Welch). DiodePumped Miniature Solid State Lasers (R. Pratesi). LIGHTTISUE INTERACTIONS AND OPTICS OF TISSUES: Biophysical Bases of LaserTissue Interactions (J.L. ...

CONTENTS:PrefaceIntroduction -- Muriel Mitchell-SmithRegulations and StandardsGeneral and Biological RisksRadioluminous MaterialsMining, Agricultural, and Construction Materials Containing RadioactivityProducts Containing Radioactive SourcesMiscellaneous...

An important scientific study on the effects of X-ray radiation, authored by the eminent physicist Arthur Holly Compton and a committee of experts from the National Research Council. This book remains an important reference for researchers and medical...