Radiation Biophysics

This newly revised and updated edition of Radiation Biophysics provides an in-depth description of the physics and chemistry of radiation and its effects on biological systems. Coverage begins with fundamental concepts of the physics of radiation and radioactivity, then progresses through the chemistry and biology of the interaction of radiation with living systems. The Second Edition of this highly praised text includes major revisions which reflect the rapid advances in the field. New material covers recent developments in the fields of carcinogenesis, DNA repair, molecular genetics, and the molecular biology of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. The book also includes extensive discussion of the practical impact of radiation on everyday life.

Covers the fundamentals of radiation physics in a manner that is understandable to students and professionals with a limited physics backgroundIncludes problem sets and exercises to aid both teachers and studentsDiscusses radioactivity, internally deposited radionuclides, and dosimetryAnalyzes the risks for occupational and non-occupational workers exposed to radiation sources

Introduction: A Historical Perspective
Quantities and Units and Definitions
Electromagnetic Radiation
Radioactivity
Interaction of Radiation with Matter
Energy Transfer Processes
Radiation Chemistry
Theories and Models, Cell Survival
Survival Curve and Its Significance
Modification of Radiation Response
Radiation Biology of Normal and Neoplastic Tissue Systems
Late Effects of Radiation on Normal Tissues--Non Stochastic Effects
Stochastic Effects--Radiation Carcinogenesis
Stochastic Effects, Genetic Effects of Ionizing Radiation
High LET Radiation Effects
Metabolism and Biological Effects of Deposited Radionuclides
Radiation Exposure from Natural Background and other Sources