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1	Radiologic Science for Technologists Physics, Biology, and Protection more books like this by Stewart C Bushong add to wishlist Develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding technical factors and diagnostic imaging quality with this highly detailed, vibrantly illustrated, full-color resource. Updated with the latest advances in radiologic science, this new edition addresses a broad range of radiologic disciplines, providing a strong foundation in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Physics of Radiation Therapy more books like this by Faiz M Khan add to wishlist This book is written primarily with the needs of residents and clinical physicists in mind. Therefore, greater emphasis is given to the practice of physics in the clinic. For the residents, the book provides both basic radiation physics and physical aspects of treatment planning, using photon beams, electron beams, and brachytherapy sources. For ... see all copies from $2.86! new only from $70.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Radiation Detection & Measurement more books like this by Glenn Frederick Knoll add to wishlist A Classic Text on Radiation Detection and Measurement Now Updated and Expanded Building on the proven success of this widely-used text, the Third Edition will provide you with a clear understanding of the methods and instrumentation used in the detection and measurement of ionizing radiation. It provides in-depth coverage of the basic principles ... see all copies from $23.32! new only from $75.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Radiobiology for the Radiologist more books like this by Eric J. Hall add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $64.00! \| SVS
5	Obsessive Genius: The Inner World of Marie Curie more books like this by Barbara Goldsmith add to wishlist Using original research--diaries, letters, and family interviews--to peel away the layers of myth and reveal the woman behind the icon, acclaimed author and historian Goldsmith offers a dazzling portrait of Marie Curie, her amazing discoveries, and the price she paid for fame. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Very First Light: The True Inside Story of the Scientific Journey Back to the Dawn of the Universe more books like this by John Mather, John Boslough add to wishlist The inside story behind one of the most important cosmological findings of our generation, the mapping of the cosmic background radiation, by the leader of the scientific team that made the discovery. . In this no-holds-barred account, the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) projects originator and project scientist, John Mather, and science writer ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Effects of nuclear weapons. more books like this by Samuel Glasstone add to wishlist see all copies from $14.99! new only from $173.69! \| first editions
8	The Theory of Heat Radiation more books like this by Max Planck add to wishlist Nobel laureate's classic exposition of the theory of radiant heat in terms of quantum action. Kirchoff's law, black radiation, Maxwell's radiation pressure, entropy, other topics. 1914 edition. Bibliography. see all copies from $4.98! new only from $12.02! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Fundamentals of X-Ray and Radium Physics more books like this by Joseph Selman add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Ablaze: The Story of the Heroes and Victims of Chernobyl more books like this by Piers Paul Read add to wishlist The bestselling author of Blaze presents a heart-pounding account of the world's greatest nuclear disaster, based on sources not available before the fall of the Soviet Union. Read's enthralling account is filled with acts of courage--and also bumbling confusion, secrecy, lies, and coverups. Read spent many months in Russia interviewing hundreds ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $59.03! \| signed copies \| first editions
11	Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection more books like this by James E Turner add to wishlist "Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection" offers professionals and advanced students a comprehensive coverage of the major concepts that underlie the origins and transport of ionizing radiation in matter. Understanding atomic structure and the physical mechanisms of radiation interactions is the foundation on which much of the current practice ... see all copies from $34.72! new only from $69.00! \| SVS
12	Primer of Medical Radiobiology more books like this by Travis add to wishlist see all copies from $7.60! new only from $45.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13	Optical Processes in Semiconductors more books like this by Jacques I. Pankove add to wishlist Comprehensive text and reference covers all phenomena involving light in semiconductors, emphasizing modern applications in semiconductor lasers, electroluminescence, photodetectors, photoconductors, photoemitters, polarization effects, absorption spectroscopy, more. Numerous problems. 339 illustrations. see all copies from $24.95! new only from $52.12!
14 view cover	Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer more books like this by Robert Siegel add to wishlist This extensively revised 4th edition provides an up-to-date, comprehensive single source of information on the important subjects in engineering radiative heat transfer. It presents the subject in a progressive manner that is excellent for classroom use or self-study, and also provides an annotated reference to literature and research in the field ... see all copies from $3.01! new only from $123.93! \| first editions
15 view cover	Foundations of Radiation Hydrodynamics more books like this by Dimitri Mihalas, Barbara Weibel Mihalas add to wishlist Excellent, informative volume focuses on dynamics of nonradiating fluids, problems involving waves, shocks and stellar winds, physics of radiation, radiation transport, and the dynamics of radiating fluids. 1984 edition. see all copies from $16.09! new only from $16.09! \| SVS
16 view cover	Fundamentals of Radiation Materials Science: Metals and Alloys more books like this by Gary S Was add to wishlist "Radiation Materials Science" teaches readers the fundamentals of the effects of radiation on metals and alloys. When energetic particles strike a solid, numerous processes occur that can change the physical and mechanical properties of the material. Metals and alloys represent an important class of materials that, by virtue of their use in ... see all copies from $105.25! new only from $105.25! \| first editions
17 view cover	Introduction to Radiological Physics & Radiation Dosimetry more books like this by Frank Attix add to wishlist A straightforward presentation of the broad concepts underlying radiological physics and radiation dosimetry for the graduate-level student. Covers photon and neutron attenuation, radiation and charged particle equilibrium, interactions of photons and charged particles with matter, radiotherapy dosimetry, as well as photographic, calorimetric, ... see all copies from $195.00! new only from $195.00! \| SVS
18 view cover	Multiple Exposures: Chronicles of the Radiation Age more books like this by Catherine Caufield add to wishlist "Catherine Caufield has written an important book on an important topic: the history behind the safety standards limiting the effects of high energy radiation on human beings. . . . Provides an immense amount of information in a very readable form."--W. Alan Runciman, "Prometheus" "From fallout and radon to radioactive smoke detectors and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.34! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Spectral Imaging of the Atmosphere more books like this by Gordon G Shepherd add to wishlist Optical instruments are routinely employed to obtain a wealth of information about the atmosphere, including its composition, temperature, and winds. A bewildering variety of optical instruments have been proposed over the years, making it difficult to decide which instrument should be chosen to make a specific measurement. Spectral Imaging of the ... see all copies from $34.42! new only from $40.34! \| first editions
20	Dangerous properties of industrial materials more books like this by N. Irving Sax add to wishlist Completely expanded and updated editon features thousands of additional entries, a 50,000-synonym index, and NIOSH and CAS numbers for nearly all entries. Coverage extends to more than 19,000 hazardous industrial and laboratory materials. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $198.00! \| first editions \| SVS
21	Ripples in the Cosmos: A View Behind the Scenes of the New Cosmology more books like this by Michael Rowan-Robinson add to wishlist On 23 April 1992 a major science story appeared in newspaper headlines around the world. The announcement of the discovery of small-scale fluctuations in the cosmic microwave radiation, ripples in the cosmos, was a bolt from the blue, taking most of the world's cosmologists by surprise. What are the ripples? Why are they of such fundamental ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Radiative Transfer in the Atmosphere and Ocean more books like this by Gary E Thomas, Knut Stamnes add to wishlist This text provides a foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of radiative transfer, for advanced students of atmospheric, oceanic and environmental sciences. The transfer of solar and infrared radiation through optically-thick clouds, aerosol layer, and the oceanic mixed layer is presented through the use of heuristic models of ... see all copies from $66.00! new only from $66.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Fundamentals of Radiation Chemistry more books like this by A Mozumder add to wishlist This book describes the physical and chemical effects of radiation interaction with matter. Beginning with the physical basis for the absorption of charged particle radiations, "Fundamentals of Radiation Chemistry" provides a systematic account of the formation of products, including the nature and properties of intermediate species. Developed ... see all copies from $8.97! new only from $8.97! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Beta Decay for Pedestrians more books like this by Harry J Lipkin add to wishlist This graduate-level text presents aspects of beta decay that can be understood without reference to the formal theory. Accessible to those unfamiliar with the formal theory, it makes a clear distinction between results dependent on the specific assumptions underlying the formal theory and those independent of these assumptions. 1962 edition. see all copies from $2.15! new only from $2.15! \| first editions \| SVS
25	Food Irradiation: Who Wants It? more books like this by Tony Webb, Tim Lang, Kathleen Tucker add to wishlist The consumer is caught in the middle of the argument concerning food irradiation for preservation purposes. Here, in a clear, concise manner are the facts. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.42! \| first editions \| SVS

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