Textbook of Radiological Safety /
Thayalan, Kuppusamy,
Textbook of Radiological Safety / Kuppusamy Thayalan ; Foreword Paul Ravindran. - Second edition. - 499 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Radiological Safety -- Chapter 2: Basic Radiation Physics -- Chapter 3: Biological Effects of Radiation -- Chapter 4: Radiation Protection Principles -- Chapter 5: Radiation Detection and Measurement -- Chapter 6: Radiation Dosimetry -- Chapter 7: Radiation Safety Regulations and Standards -- Chapter 8: Radiation Safety in Medical Imaging -- Chapter 9: Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine -- Chapter 10: Radiation Safety in Radiotherapy -- Chapter 11: Radiation Safety in Industry and Research -- Chapter 12: Emergency Procedures and Accident Management -- Chapter 13: Waste Management and Decontamination -- Chapter 14: Quality Assurance and Control in Radiological Safety -- Chapter 15: Advances in Radiological Safety -- Appendices -- Glossary -- References -- Index.
This comprehensive textbook offers a detailed overview of radiological safety, covering principles of radiation protection, biological effects of radiation, regulatory frameworks, and safety procedures across various applications including medical imaging, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine. Designed for students, healthcare professionals, and radiation safety officers, the book emphasizes modern safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and recent advancements in the field.
9789354658556
Radiological safety.
Radiation protection.
Medical physics.
610.28 / T.K.T
Textbook of Radiological Safety / Kuppusamy Thayalan ; Foreword Paul Ravindran. - Second edition. - 499 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Radiological Safety -- Chapter 2: Basic Radiation Physics -- Chapter 3: Biological Effects of Radiation -- Chapter 4: Radiation Protection Principles -- Chapter 5: Radiation Detection and Measurement -- Chapter 6: Radiation Dosimetry -- Chapter 7: Radiation Safety Regulations and Standards -- Chapter 8: Radiation Safety in Medical Imaging -- Chapter 9: Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine -- Chapter 10: Radiation Safety in Radiotherapy -- Chapter 11: Radiation Safety in Industry and Research -- Chapter 12: Emergency Procedures and Accident Management -- Chapter 13: Waste Management and Decontamination -- Chapter 14: Quality Assurance and Control in Radiological Safety -- Chapter 15: Advances in Radiological Safety -- Appendices -- Glossary -- References -- Index.
This comprehensive textbook offers a detailed overview of radiological safety, covering principles of radiation protection, biological effects of radiation, regulatory frameworks, and safety procedures across various applications including medical imaging, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine. Designed for students, healthcare professionals, and radiation safety officers, the book emphasizes modern safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and recent advancements in the field.
9789354658556
Radiological safety.
Radiation protection.
Medical physics.
610.28 / T.K.T