Detecting Environmental Radioactivity

This textbook covers the principles and methods of measuring radioactivity in the environment, including low-level radiation counting, spectrometry, and mass spectrometry. It discusses sources, distribution, levels, and dynamics of radioactivity in nature, and introduces concepts about chemical separations. It is intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in physics, chemistry, and engineering, as well as other disciplines interested in environmental sciences and management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 629 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the intricate realm of measuring radioactivity in the environment, offering a comprehensive exploration of principles and methodologies. It provides detailed insights into specific low-level radiation counting and spectrometry or mass spectrometry techniques, encompassing sources, distribution, levels, and dynamics of radioactivity within natural ecosystems. The author presents a precise and comprehensive account of the fundamental concepts and laws governing radioactivity, along with an extensive discussion of the diverse types of detectors and mass spectrometers required for accurate detection. Special emphasis is placed on scintillators, semiconductor detectors, and gas ionization detectors, highlighting their unique characteristics and applications. Furthermore, to elucidate the principles of radiochemistry, the book introduces concepts related to chemical separations, providing a foundation for understanding the complex processes involved in radioactivity analysis. Designed primarily for graduate and advanced undergraduate students pursuing studies in physics, chemistry, or engineering with an emphasis on environmental sciences, as well as other disciplines where environmental monitoring and management are of paramount importance, this textbook serves as a valuable resource for advancing knowledge in this field.

Weight: 1130g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031099694
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022