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Contrary to common perception, radiation has enormous potential of benefiting mankind. For example, use of radiation in medical diagnostics in the form of CT and nuclear scans has enabled the physicians to perform diagnoses that would not have been possible otherwise. Another example is the use of radiation to destroy cancerous growths, a process generally known as radiation therapy. It is true that radiation can induce harm as well but a close examination reveals that its benefits certainly outweigh its potential hazards. This realization has led to rapid advancements in theory and applications of radiation interactions and its measurements. New types of radiation detectors and sources are being constantly developed in laboratories around the world. Also, a number of annually held international conferences are devoted just to the developments of radiation measuring devices.

During my career as a physicist, working primarily on radiation detectors, I always felt a need for a book that would not only discuss the technological aspects of the field but would also give a thorough account of the underlying physical principles. The scarcity of such books led me to think about writing one myself. However, those who understand the field would appreciate that writing such a book is not an easy task due mainly to the fast paced developments in the related technologies. The strategy that I therefore adopted was to concentrate on theories, methodologies, and technologies that are of fundamental value in terms of understanding the conceptual basis of the radiation devices.

The sole purpose of the book is not to introduce the reader to the working principles of different types of radiation detectors. It has been designed and written such that it encompasses all aspects of design, development, and effective use of the detection devices. Therefore chapters on statistics, data analysis, software for data analysis, dosimetry, and spectroscopy have also been included. It can be used as a text for related courses in physics, nuclear engineering, physical chemistry, and medical physics. It can also be used as a reference by professionals and students working in the related fields.

Content:-

Preface

1. Properties and Sources of Radiat

2. Interaction of Radiation with Matter

3. Gas Filled Detectors

4. Liquid Filled Detectors

5. Solid State Detectors

6. Scintillation Detectors and Photodetectors

7. Position Sensitive Detection and Imaging

8. Signal Processing

9. Essential Statistics for Data Analysis

10. Software for Data Analysis