Radiation Physics With Applications in Medicine and Biology
An introduction to nuclear physics which includes chapters on present and past applications of nuclear medicine, nuclear imagery, compartment theory, neutrons and other heavy particles, X-rays and Y-rays. Recent information on the principles of radiation protection is also addressed.
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Course No. 1796 (24 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture) Taught by Robert G. Fovell University of California, Los Angeles Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1. Nature Abhors Extremes 2. Temperature, Pressure, and Density 3. Atmosphere—Composition and Origin 4. Radiation and the Greenhouse Effect 5. Sphericity, Conduction, and Convection 6. Sea Breezes and Santa Anas
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There has been a nuclear war. People not killed by bombs are now being killed by nuclear radiation, which will remain in the world for many years. The story is set in Melbourne, Australia. People are still alive there because the radiation has not yet reached the city. It is mostly in the north. But it is slowly coming south.
This volume is a comprehensive review of the state of the art in the management of spinal tumors. Leading experts from the United States, Europe, and India present the latest concepts and findings on the epidemiology, classification, diagnosis, radiation therapy, and surgical treatment of primary and metastatic tumors of the spine.
The updated Sixth Edition of this popular text will remain the first choice for those who need current, clinically relevant information on how radiation affects the human body. Written by practicing, active radiobiologists, the book brings together basic laboratory research and practical, clinical applications. The easy-to-read text and informative illustrations ensure comprehension, and summaries at the end of each chapter facilitate quick review.
