Space Radiation (ePub)

Name: Space Radiation
Brand: Institute of Physics Publishing
SKU: 154470736
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Astrophysical origins, radiobiological effects and implications for space travellers (Sprache: Englisch)

Autor: James S. Welsh

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Space radiation is a topic of growing importance to scientists and researchers as well as the general public. This thorough reference text covers space radiation and its biological effects. The book addresses the sources and various types of space radiation as well as the astrophysical phenomena responsible for the generation of this radiation. It describes the radiation encountered by astronauts and the potential health effects during present and proposed future missions, including that encountered in transiting the Van Allen Belts and inter-planetary space. It also describes the radiation stemming from the solar wind, solar flares and other sources of sporadic "solar particle events", and the radiation originating from extra-solar or galactic origins.

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Provides a uniquely broad scope overview of the topic with the focus on space radiation and its effect on the human body
Appeals to a scientifically literate general audience as well as professionals and researchers
A single source reference that provides both depth and breadth
Covers a topic of increasing importance in coming years as serious interest in space travel grows

Autoren-Porträt von James S. Welsh

James S. Welsh, MD, is currently a Professor and Director of Translational Research, Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, as well as Chief of Radiation Oncology at Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center. He was a past President and Gold Medal recipient of the American College of Radiation Oncology. He has been a member of several committees for the American College of Radiology and ASTRO. He is a former member of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission ACMUI, UNSCEAR adviser, and was a neutron beam therapy specialty physician at NIU Institute for Neutron Therapy at Fermilab.

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Autor: James S. Welsh
2024, 300 Seiten, Englisch
Verlag: Institute of Physics Publishing
ISBN-10: 0750354445
ISBN-13: 9780750354448
Erscheinungsdatum: 07.05.2024

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Größe: 9.71 MB
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