A reference text presenting shielding principles in different contexts for multi-purpose application and focusing on the fundamental data needed for accurate design and analysis. To that end, the volume covers subjects in both the characterization and interactions of radiation with matter, and more specific topics in photon and neutron response, dose calculations, techniques for charged particles, deterministic theory, and the Monte Carlo methods for radiation transport calculations. The new edition integrates recent technological innovations and research in computing and design, and assumes the student or reader has a mathematical understanding of basic calculus and vector analysis. Eight appendices provide conversion factors, mathematical "tidbits" and tabular presentations of related data. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
