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  • Išleidimo metai: 09-Dec-2010
  • Leidėjas: CRC Press Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1420091859
  • ISBN-13: 9781420091854
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  • Formatas: Multiple-component retail product, 518 pages, aukštis x plotis: 254x178 mm, weight: 1111 g, 936+; 66 Tables, black and white; 353 Illustrations, black and white, Contains 1 Book and 1 Digital (delivered electronically)
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"The field of nuclear instrumentation has greatly increased both in basic research and applications, since the appearance of the 2nd edition of this book. With the miniaturization of equipment and increased speed of electronic components, radiation detection systems are now more productively used in many disciplines. In particular, areas of nuclear non-proliferation, homeland security, and nuclear medicine all have benefitted from these technological advances. With the emergence of the internet in the 1990's the dissemination of information is also much readily available. While the number of nuclear engineering programs has remained more or less constant in the United States, over the last 20 years, there are now many new academic programs that have nuclear and science and engineering as part of their undergraduate curriculum"--Provided by publisher.

"The research and applications of nuclear instrumentation have grown substantially since publication of the previous editions. With the miniaturization of equipment, increased speed of electronic components, and more sophisticated software, radiation detection systems are now more productively used in many disciplines, including nuclear nonproliferation, homeland security, and nuclear medicine. Continuing in the tradition of its bestselling predecessors, measurement and detection of radiation, third edition illustrates the fundamentals of nuclear interactions and radiation detection with a multitude of examples and problems. It offers a clearly written, accessible introduction to nuclear instrumentation concepts. New to the third edition. A new chapter on the latest applications of radiation detection, covering nuclear medicine, dosimetry, health physics, nonproliferation, and homeland security. Updates to all chapters and subtopics within chapters, as needed. Many new references and a completely updatedbibliography. This third edition of a classic textbook continues to serve new students entering the nuclear science and engineering fields. It enables them to select the proper detector, analyze the results of counting experiments, and perform radiation measurements that follow proper health physics procedures. A solutions manual is available with qualifying course adoption"--Provided by publisher.

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a very good textbook, providing a solid introduction to radiation detection and measurement for upper-level undergraduate and first-year graduate students in the field of nuclear science and engineering. Medical Physics, July 2012



This book provides a solid introduction to radiation detection and measurement for upper-level undergraduate and first-year graduate students in the fields of nuclear science and engineering. it may be used as a good background reference by those interested in a refresher course in the physics underlying detection. The review chapters on statistics, atomic and nuclear physics, interaction of radiation with matter, and data analysis methods are well written and could appeal to medical physicists. Olivier Gayou, Doodys Listings and Reviews, August 2011



This book is an excellent review of nuclear detection systems. The updated text is particularly timely with regard to the current zeitgeist for homeland security, nuclear non-proliferation, and nuclear security. Professor Steven Biegalski, University of Texas at Austin, USA

Preface to the First Edition xvii
Preface to the Second Edition xix
Preface to the Third Edition xxi
Authors xxiii
1 Introduction to Radiation Measurements
1(16)
1.1 What is Meant by Radiation?
1(1)
1.2 Statistical Nature of Radiation Emission
1(1)
1.3 The Errors and Accuracy and Precision of Measurements
2(2)
1.4 Types of Errors
4(1)
1.5 Nuclear Instrumentation
4(13)
1.5.1 Introduction
4(1)
1.5.2 The Detector
5(2)
1.5.3 The Nuclear Instrument Module Concept
7(1)
1.5.4 The High Voltage Power Supply
7(1)
1.5.5 The Preamplifier
7(2)
1.5.6 The Amplifier
9(2)
1.5.7 The Oscilloscope
11(1)
1.5.8 The Discriminator or Single-Channel Analyzer
12(2)
1.5.9 The Scaler
14(1)
1.5.10 The Timer
14(1)
1.5.11 The Multichannel Analyzer
14(1)
Bibliography
15(1)
References
15(2)
2 Statistical Errors of Radiation Counting
17(46)
2.1 Introduction
17(1)
2.2 Definition of Probability
17(1)
2.3 Basic Probability Theorems
18(2)
2.4 Probability Distributions and Random Variables
20(2)
2.5 Location Indexes (Mode, Median, Mean)
22(2)
2.6 Dispersion Indexes, Variance, and Standard Deviation
24(1)
2.7 Covariance and Correlation
24(2)
2.8 The Binomial Distribution
26(1)
2.9 The Poisson Distribution
27(2)
2.10 The Normal (Gaussian) Distribution
29(5)
2.10.1 The Standard Normal Distribution
32(2)
2.10.2 Importance of the Gaussian Distribution for Radiation Measurements
34(1)
2.11 The Lorentzian Distribution
34(2)
2.12 The Standard, Probable, and Other Errors
36(1)
2.13 The Arithmetic Mean and its Standard Error
37(2)
2.14 Confidence Limits
39(2)
2.15 Propagation of Errors
41(3)
2.15.1 Calculation of the Average and its Standard Deviation
41(1)
2.15.2 Examples of Error Propagation---Uncorrelated Variables
42(2)
2.16 Goodness of Data---X2 Criterion---Rejection of Data
44(3)
2.17 The Statistical Error of Radiation Measurements
47(1)
2.18 The Standard Error of Counting Rates
48(3)
2.18.1 Combining Counting Rates
50(1)
2.19 Methods of Error Reduction
51(3)
2.19.1 The Background is Constant and There is No Time Limit for its Measurement
51(1)
2.19.2 There is a Fixed Time T Available for Counting Both Background and Gross Counts
52(1)
2.19.3 Calculation of the Counting Time Necessary to Measure a Counting Rate with a Predetermined Statistical Error
53(1)
2.19.4 Relative Importance of Error Components
53(1)
2.20 Minimum Detectable Activity
54(2)
2.21 Detector Dead-Time Correction and Measurement of Dead Time
56(2)
2.22 Loss Free Counting and Zero Dead Time
58(5)
Problems
58(3)
Bibliography
61(1)
References
61(2)
3 Review of Atomic and Nuclear Physics
63(34)
3.1 Introduction
63(1)
3.2 Elements of Relativistic Kinematics
63(3)
3.3 Atoms
66(2)
3.4 Nuclei
68(1)
3.5 Nuclear Binding Energy
69(3)
3.6 Nuclear Energy Levels
72(1)
3.7 Energetics of Nuclear Decays
73(9)
3.7.1 Gamma Decay
73(3)
3.7.2 Alpha Decay
76(2)
3.7.3 Beta Decay
78(4)
3.7.4 Particles, Antiparticles, and Electron-Positron Annihilation
82(1)
3.7.5 Complex Decay Schemes
82(1)
3.8 The Radioactive Decay Law
82(4)
3.9 Nuclear Reactions
86(4)
3.9.1 General Remarks
86(1)
3.9.2 Kinematics of Nuclear Reactions
87(3)
3.10 Fission
90(7)
Problems
93(2)
Bibliography
95(1)
References
95(2)
4 Energy Loss and Penetration of Radiation through Matter
97(46)
4.1 Introduction
97(1)
4.2 Mechanisms of Charged Particle Energy Loss
97(2)
4.2.1 Coulomb Interactions
97(1)
4.2.2 Emission of Electromagnetic Radiation (Bremsstrahlung)
98(1)
4.3 Stopping Power due to Ionization and Excitation
99(4)
4.4 Energy Loss due to Bremsstrahlung Emission
103(1)
4.5 Calculation of dE/dx for a Compound or Mixture
104(1)
4.6 Range of Charged Particles
105(10)
4.6.1 Range of Heavy Charged Particles (p, d, t, α 1 ≤ A ≤ 4)
106(3)
4.6.2 Range of Electrons and Positrons
109(4)
4.6.3 Transmission of Beta Particles
113(1)
4.6.4 Energy Loss after Traversing a Material of Thickness t < R
114(1)
4.7 Stopping Power and Range of Heavy lons (Z> 2,A > 4)
115(4)
4.7.1 Introduction
115(1)
4.7.2 The dE/dx Calculation
115(3)
4.7.3 Range of Heavy Ions
118(1)
4.8 Interactions of Photons with Matter
119(13)
4.8.1 The Photoelectric Effect
119(3)
4.8.2 Compton Scattering or Compton Effect
122(3)
4.8.3 Pair Production
125(1)
4.8.4 Total Photon Attenuation Coefficient
126(3)
4.8.5 Photon Energy Absorption Coefficient
129(1)
4.8.6 Buildup Factors
129(3)
4.9 Interactions of Neutrons with Matter
132(11)
4.9.1 Types of Neutron Interactions
132(1)
4.9.2 Neutron Reaction Cross Sections
133(3)
4.9.3 The Neutron Flux
136(1)
4.9.4 Interaction Rates of Polyenergetic Neutrons
137(1)
Problems
138(2)
Bibliography
140(1)
References
140(3)
5 Gas-Filled Detectors
143(28)
5.1 Introduction
143(1)
5.2 Relationship between High Voltage and Charge Collected
144(1)
5.3 Various Types of Gas-Filled Detectors
145(2)
5.4 Ionization Chambers
147(5)
5.4.1 Pulse Formation in an Ionization Chamber
147(3)
5.4.2 Current Ionization Chambers
150(2)
5.5 Proportional Counters
152(6)
5.5.1 Gas Multiplication in Proportional Counters
152(3)
5.5.2 The Pulse Shape of a Proportional Counter
155(1)
5.5.3 The Change of Counting Rate with High Voltage---The High-Voltage Plateau
156(2)
5.6 Geiger-Muller Counters
158(3)
5.6.1 Operation of a GM Counter and Quenching of the Discharge
158(2)
5.6.2 The Pulse Shape and the Dead Time of a GM Counter
160(1)
5.7 Gas-Flow Detectors
161(3)
5.7.1 The Long-Range Alpha Detector (LRAD)
163(1)
5.7.2 Internal Gas Counting
163(1)
5.8 Rate Meters
164(1)
5.9 General Comments about Construction of Gas-Filled Detectors
165(1)
5.10 Applications of Gas-Filled Detectors
166(5)
Problems
167(1)
Bibliography
167(1)
References
168(3)
6 Scintillation Detectors
171(20)
6.1 Introduction
171(1)
6.2 Inorganic (Crystal) Scintillators
171(5)
6.2.1 The Mechanism of the Scintillation Process
171(2)
6.2.2 Time Dependence of Photon Emission
173(2)
6.2.3 Important Properties of Certain Inorganic Scintillators
175(1)
6.2.4 Applications of Inorganic Scintillators
175(1)
6.3 Organic Scintillators
176(2)
6.3.1 The Mechanism of the Scintillation Process
176(1)
6.3.2 Organic Crystal Scintillators
177(1)
6.3.3 Organic Liquid Scintillators
178(1)
6.3.4 Plastic Scintillators
178(1)
6.4 Gaseous Scintillators
178(1)
6.5 The Relationship between Pulse Height and Energy and Type of Incident Particle
179(2)
6.5.1 The Response of Inorganic Scintillators
179(1)
6.5.2 The Response of Organic Scintillators
180(1)
6.6 The Photomultiplier Tube
181(3)
6.6.1 General Description
181(2)
6.6.2 Electron Multiplication in a Photomultiplier
183(1)
6.7 Assembly of a Scintillation Detector and the Role of Light Pipes
184(1)
6.8 Dead Time of Scintillation Detectors
185(1)
6.9 Sources of Background in a Scintillation Detector
186(1)
6.10 The Phoswich Detector
186(5)
Problems
187(1)
Bibliography
187(1)
References
188(3)
7 Semiconductor Detectors
191(26)
7.1 Introduction
191(1)
7.2 Electrical Classification of Solids
191(3)
7.2.1 Electronic States in Solids---The Fermi Distribution Function
191(2)
7.2.2 Insulators
193(1)
7.2.3 Conductors
193(1)
7.3 Semiconductors
194(7)
7.3.1 The Change of the Energy Gap with Temperature
196(1)
7.3.2 Conductivity of Semiconductors
197(1)
7.3.3 Extrinsic and Intrinsic Semiconductors---The Role of Impurities
198(3)
7.4 The p-n Junction
201(3)
7.4.1 The Formation of a p-n Junction
201(1)
7.4.2 The p-n Junction Operating as a Detector
202(2)
7.5 The Different Types of Semiconductor Detectors
204(7)
7.5.1 Surface-Barrier Detectors
204(1)
7.5.2 Diffused-Junction Detectors
204(1)
7.5.3 Silicon Lithium-Drifted [ Si(Li)] Detectors
204(4)
7.5.4 Germanium Lithium-Drifted [ Ge(Li)] Detectors
208(1)
7.5.5 Germanium (Ge) Detectors
209(1)
7.5.6 CdTe, CdZnTe, and HgI2 Detectors
209(2)
7.6 Radiation Damage to Semiconductor Detectors
211(6)
Problems
211(1)
Bibliography
212(1)
References
212(5)
8 Relative and Absolute Measurements
217(22)
8.1 Introduction
217(1)
8.2 Geometry Effects
218(8)
8.2.1 The Effect of the Medium between Source and Detector
218(1)
8.2.2 The Solid Angle---General Definition
218(1)
8.2.3 The Solid Angle for a Point Isotropic Source and a Detector with a Circular Aperture
219(4)
8.2.4 The Solid Angle for a Disk Source Parallel to a Detector with a Circular Aperture
223(1)
8.2.5 The Solid Angle for a Point Isotropic Source and a Detector with a Rectangular Aperture
223(1)
8.2.6 The Solid Angle for a Disk Source and a Detector with a Rectangular Aperture
224(2)
8.2.7 The Use of the Monte Carlo Method for the Calculation of the Solid Angle
226(1)
8.3 Source Effects
226(4)
8.3.1 Source Self-Absorption Factor (fa)
226(2)
8.3.2 Source Backscattering Factor (fb)
228(2)
8.4 Detector Effects
230(4)
8.4.1 Scattering and Absorption due to the Window of the Detector
230(1)
8.4.2 Detector Efficiency (ε)
231(1)
8.4.3 Determination of Detector Efficiency
232(2)
8.5 Relationship between Counting Rate and Source Strength
234(1)
8.6 Reference Materials for Relative and Absolute Measurements
235(4)
Problems
236(2)
References
238(1)
9 Introduction to Spectroscopy
239(18)
9.1 Introduction
239(1)
9.2 Definition of Energy Spectra
239(2)
9.3 Measurement of an Integral Spectrum with a Single-Channel Analyzer
241(1)
9.4 Measurement of a Differential Spectrum with a Single-Channel Analyzer
241(1)
9.5 The Relationship between Pulse-Height Distribution and Energy Spectrum
241(2)
9.6 Energy Resolution of a Detection System
243(4)
9.6.1 The Effect of Statistical Fluctuations: The Fano Factor
244(1)
9.6.2 The Effect of Electronic Noise on Energy Resolution
245(1)
9.6.3 The Effect of Incomplete Charge Collection
246(1)
9.6.4 The Total Width Γ
246(1)
9.7 Determination of the Energy Resolution---The Response Function
247(1)
9.8 The Importance of Good Energy Resolution
247(2)
9.9 Brief Description of a Multichannel Analyzer
249(2)
9.10 Calibration of a Multichannel Analyzer
251(6)
Problems
254(2)
References
256(1)
10 Electronics
257(30)
10.1 Introduction
257(1)
10.2 Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance, and Impedance
257(3)
10.3 A Differentiating Circuit
260(2)
10.4 An Integrating Circuit
262(2)
10.5 Delay Lines
264(1)
10.6 Pulse Shaping
265(1)
10.7 Timing
266(3)
10.7.1 The Leading-Edge Timing Method
267(1)
10.7.2 The Zero-Crossing Timing Method
267(1)
10.7.3 The Constant-Fraction Timing Method
268(1)
10.7.4 Applications of Novel Timing Methods
268(1)
10.8 Coincidence-Anticoincidence Measurements
269(4)
10.9 Pulse-Shape Discrimination
273(1)
10.10 Preamplifiers
274(3)
10.11 Amplifiers
277(1)
10.12 Analog-to-Digital Converters
278(3)
10.13 Multiparameter Analyzers
281(1)
10.14 High Count Rates
281(1)
10.15 Digital Processing
282(1)
10.16 Data Manipulation
282(5)
Problems
282(1)
Bibliography
283(1)
References
283(4)
11 Data Analysis Methods
287(24)
11.1 Introduction
287(1)
11.2 Curve Fitting
287(1)
11.3 Interpolation Schemes
288(3)
11.4 Least-Squares Fitting
291(4)
11.4.1 Least-Squares Fit of a Straight Line
292(1)
11.4.2 Least-Squares Fit of General Functions
293(2)
11.5 Folding and Unfolding
295(8)
11.5.1 Examples of Folding
297(2)
11.5.2 The General Method of Unfolding
299(2)
11.5.3 An Iteration Method of Unfolding
301(1)
11.5.4 Least-Squares Unfolding
302(1)
11.6 Data Smoothing
303(3)
11.7 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
306(5)
Problems
307(1)
Bibliography
308(1)
References
309(2)
12 Photon (γ-Ray and X-Ray) Spectroscopy
311(34)
12.1 Introduction
311(1)
12.2 Modes of Energy Deposition in the Detector
311(5)
12.2.1 Energy Deposition by Photons with E < 1.022 MeV
311(3)
12.2.2 Energy Deposition by Photons with E > 1.022 MeV
314(2)
12.3 Efficiency of X-Ray and γ-Ray Detectors: Definitions
316(3)
12.4 Detection of Photons with NaI(TI) Scintillation Detectors
319(1)
12.4.1 Efficiency of NaI(TI) Detectors
319(1)
12.5 Detection of Gammas with Ge Detectors
320(16)
12.5.1 Efficiency of Ge Detectors
323(7)
12.5.2 Energy Resolution of Ge Detectors
330(1)
12.5.3 Analysis of Ge Detector Energy Spectra
331(5)
12.5.4 Timing Characteristics of the Pulse
336(1)
12.6 CdTe and HgI2 Detectors as Gamma Spectrometers
336(1)
12.7 Detection of X-Rays with a Si(Li) Detector
337(8)
Problems
340(1)
Bibliography
341(1)
References
341(4)
13 Charged-Particle Spectroscopy
345(24)
13.1 Introduction
345(1)
13.2 Energy Straggling
345(4)
13.3 Electron Spectroscopy
349(4)
13.3.1 Electron Backscattering
349(2)
13.3.2 Energy Resolution and Response Function of Electron Detectors
351(1)
13.3.3 Energy Calibration of Electron Spectrometers
352(1)
13.4 Alpha, Proton, Deuteron, and Triton Spectroscopy
353(1)
13.4.1 Energy Resolution and Response Function of Alpha Detectors
354(1)
13.4.2 Energy Calibration
354(1)
13.4.3 Source Preparation
354(1)
13.5 Heavy-Ion (Z > 2) Spectroscopy
354(5)
13.5.1 The Pulse-Height Defect
355(2)
13.5.2 Energy Calibration: The Schmitt Method
357(1)
13.5.3 Calibration Sources
358(1)
13.5.4 Fission Foil Preparation
359(1)
13.6 The Time-of-Flight Spectrometer
359(1)
13.7 Detector Telescopes (E dE/dX Detectors)
360(1)
13.8 Position-Sensitive Detectors
361(8)
13.8.1 Position-Sensitive Semiconductor Detectors
362(1)
13.8.2 Multiwire Proportional Chambers
362(2)
Problems
364(1)
Bibliography
364(1)
References
365(4)
14 Neutron Detection and Spectroscopy
369(40)
14.1 Introduction
369(1)
14.2 Neutron Detection by (n, Charged Particle) Reaction
369(6)
14.2.1 The BF3 Detector
370(3)
14.2.2 Boron-Lined Detectors
373(1)
14.2.3 6Li Detectors
374(1)
14.2.4 3He Detectors
375(1)
14.3 Fission Chambers
375(2)
14.4 Neutron Detection by Foil Activation
377(4)
14.4.1 Basic Equations
377(3)
14.4.2 Determination of the Neutron Flux by Counting the Foil Activity
380(1)
14.5 Measurement of a Neutron Energy Spectrum by Proton Recoil
381(9)
14.5.1 Differentiation Unfolding of Proton Recoil Spectra
383(1)
14.5.2 Proportional Counters Used as Fast-Neutron Spectrometers
384(2)
14.5.3 Organic Scintillators Used as Fast-Neutron Spectrometers
386(4)
14.6 Detection of Fast Neutrons Using Threshold Activation Reactions
390(2)
14.7 Neutron Energy Measurement with a Crystal Spectrometer
392(2)
14.8 The Time-of-Flight (TOF) Method
394(3)
14.8.1 The Neutron Velocity Selector (Neutron Chopper)
396(1)
14.8.2 Pulsed-Ion Beams
397(1)
14.9 Compensated Ion Chambers
397(1)
14.10 Self-Powered Neutron Detectors (SPND)
398(5)
14.10.1 SPNDs with Delayed Response
399(3)
14.10.2 SPNDs with Prompt Response
402(1)
14.11 Concluding Remarks
403(6)
Problems
404(2)
Bibliography
406(1)
References
406(3)
15 Activation Analysis and Related Techniques
409(16)
15.1 Introduction
409(1)
15.2 Selection of the Optimum Nuclear Reaction
409(1)
15.3 Preparation of the Sample for Irradiation
410(2)
15.4 Sources of Radiation
412(2)
15.4.1 Sources of Neutrons
412(1)
15.4.2 Sources of Charged Particles
413(1)
15.4.3 Sources of Photons
414(1)
15.5 Irradiation of the Sample
414(1)
15.6 Counting of the Sample
415(1)
15.7 Analysis of the Results
415(2)
15.8 Sensitivity of Activation Analysis
417(2)
15.9 Interference Reactions
419(1)
15.10 Advantages and Disadvantages of the Activation Analysis Method
419(1)
15.11 Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis
420(1)
15.12 Neutron Depth Profile
420(1)
15.13 Neutron Radiography
420(5)
Problems
421(1)
Bibliography
422(1)
References
423(2)
16 Health Physics Fundamentals
425(38)
16.1 Introduction
425(1)
16.2 Units of Exposure and Absorbed Dose
426(1)
16.3 The Relative Biological Effectiveness---The Dose Equivalent
427(2)
16.4 Dosimetry for Radiation External to the Body
429(7)
16.4.1 Dose due to Charged Particles
429(2)
16.4.2 Dose due to Photons
431(2)
16.4.3 Dose due to Neutrons
433(3)
16.5 Dosimetry for Radiation Inside the Body
436(2)
16.5.1 Dose from a Source of Charged Particles Inside the Body
436(1)
16.5.2 Dose from a Photon Source Inside the Body
437(1)
16.6 Internal Dose Time Dependence---Biological Half-Life
438(3)
16.7 Biological Effects of Radiation
441(4)
16.7.1 Basic Description of the Human Cell
442(1)
16.7.2 Stochastic and Nonstochastic Effects
443(2)
16.8 Radiation Protection Guides and Exposure Limits
445(3)
16.9 Health Physics Instruments
448(7)
16.9.1 Survey Instruments
448(1)
16.9.2 Thermoluminescent Dosimeters
448(4)
16.9.3 Optically Stimulated Luminesce Dosimetry
452(1)
16.9.4 The Bonner Sphere (the Rem Ball)
452(1)
16.9.5 The Neutron Bubble Detector
452(1)
16.9.6 The Pocket Ionization Dosimeter
453(1)
16.9.7 The Electronic Personal Dosimeter
454(1)
16.9.8 Foil Activation Used for Neutron Dosimetry
454(1)
16.10 Proper Use of Radiation
455(8)
Problems
457(1)
Bibliography
458(1)
References
459(4)
17 Applications of Radiation Detection
463(8)
17.1 Introduction
463(1)
17.2 Health Physics within Nuclear Power Plants and Radiological Facilities
463(1)
17.2.1 Active Personal Dosimeters
463(1)
17.2.2 Continuous Air Monitors and Continuous Air Particulate Monitors
463(1)
17.2.3 Area Monitors and Environmental Monitoring
463(1)
17.2.4 Foot and Hand Surface Contamination Monitors
464(1)
17.2.5 Whole Body Counters
464(1)
17.3 Portal Monitors and Passive Detection
464(1)
17.4 Interactive Radiation Detection Systems
465(1)
17.5 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Radiation Detection
465(1)
17.6 Coincidence and Anticoincidence Detection Systems
465(1)
17.7 Nuclear Medicine
466(1)
17.8 Detection of Nuclear Materials/Nonproliferation Issues
466(5)
References
467(4)
Appendixes
A Useful Constants and Conversion Factors
471(2)
B Atomic Masses and Other Properties of Isotopes
473(2)
C Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Sources Commonly Used
475(4)
D Tables of Photon Attenuation Coefficients
479(4)
E Table of Buildup Factor Constants
483(2)
Index 485
Nicholas Tsoulfanidis is an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada in Reno and professor emeritus at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Since June 1997, he has been the editor of Nuclear Technology, an international journal published by the American Nuclear Society.



Sheldon Landsberger is the coordinator of the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program and a Hayden Head Centennial Endowed Professor at the University of Texas in Austin. He has been a recipient of the Arthur Holly Compton Award from the American Nuclear Society.









Both Dr. Tsoulfanidis and Dr. Landsberger have been recipients of the Glenn Murphy Award from the American Society for Engineering Education.