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Chapter-10 Atomic Energy

BOOK TITLE: Bio-medical Physics for Nurses

Author
1. Thayalan K
ISBN
9788180619908
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10101_10
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2007
Pages
19
Author Affiliations
1. Barnard Institute of Radiology and Oncology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India, Barnard Institute of Radiology and Oncology, Government General Hospital and Madras Mecidal College, Chennai, India, Barnard Institute of Radiology and oncology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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This chapter explains about Atomic structure (Nucleus, Atomic number, mass number, isomer, isotone, isobar and isotope), Discovery of X-rays (properties, production, Modern X-ray tube, X-ray images), Radioactivity (laws of radioactivity, alpha decay, beta decay, gamma rays, Half life, production and uses of radioisotopes), Radiation protection (Radiation quantities and units, Biological effects, Effective dose limits, Dosimeter, Survey meter and Personnel monitoring systems).

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