Radiation detection and measurement

Book · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6642801

Knoll, G F

One of two purposes of this book is to serve as a textbook for a course in nuclear instrumentation or radiation measurements at the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level. More material is included than could possibly be covered in a one-year course, and this was done so that the book could serve its second purpose - as a general review or reference for experienced professionals who are actively involved in radiation measurements. The first 150 pages are devoted to radiation sources, radiation interactions, general properties of radiation detectors, counting statistics, and error prediction. Units of measurement are included, and numerical values and examples are given that provide the reader with a working knowledge as well as a theoretical one. The central portion of the book details specific properties of the basic radiation detection devices, and covers gas-filled detectors, scintillation counters, semiconductor detectors, and neutron detectors. Sections on gamma-ray spectroscopy and neutron spectroscopy are included. The traditional detection devices, such as the semiconductor diodes and lithium drifted detectors, are discussed. Newer devices are also described, i.e., the cadmium telluride detector and bismuth germanate. The last section of the book covers detector electronics and pulse processing, including linear and logic pulse function and multi-channel pulse analysis. There is an additional chapter on background radiation and detector shielding and a short appendix on the biologic effects of radiation and exposure limits. This book does not include any discussion of imaging devices, but it does contain all the necessary information on the basics of instruments and methods for the detection and measurement of ionizing radiation.

• OSTI ID: 6642801
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DOSES
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PULSE TECHNIQUES
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RADIATION DETECTORS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION MONITORING
RADIATION SOURCES
RADIATIONS
SCINTILLATION COUNTERS
SEMICONDUCTOR DETECTORS