{"product_id":"a-course-in-luminescence-measurements-stephen-w-s-mckeever-9781119646891","title":"A Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry","description":"A Course in \u003cb\u003eLuminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete approach to the three key techniques in luminescence dosimetry\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry, \u003c\/i\u003e expert researcher Stephen McKeever delivers a holistic and comprehensive exploration of the three main luminescence techniques used in radiation dosimetry: thermoluminescence, optically stimulated luminescence, and radiophotoluminescence. The author demonstrates how the three techniques are related to one another and how they compare to each other. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout, the author's focus is on pedagogy, including state-of-the-art research only where it is relevant to demonstrate a key principle or where it reveals a critical insight into physical mechanisms. The primary purpose of the book is to teach beginning researchers about the three aforementioned techniques, their similarities and distinctions, and their applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry \u003c\/i\u003eoffers access to a companion website that includes original data sets and problems to be solved by the reader. The book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the field of luminescence applications in radiation dosimetry, including a history of the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of introductory models and kinetics, including the concepts of thermoluminescence, optically stimulated luminescence, and radiophotoluminescence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of luminescence curve shapes, including the determination of trapping parameters from experimental thermoluminescence and optically stimulated luminescence data.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of dose-response functions, superlinearity, supralinearity, and sublinearity, as well as the causes of non-linearity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed examples with well-known materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Course in Luminescence Measurements and Analyses for Radiation Dosimetry\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of radiation dosimetry, as well as faculty and professionals in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen W. S. McKeever\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119646898\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119646891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.10w x 1.00d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen W. S. McKeever","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44067119235327,"sku":"9781119646891","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d9c43662-2316-4150-b94a-b08d042a3bc9.jpg?v=1685411307","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-course-in-luminescence-measurements-stephen-w-s-mckeever-9781119646891","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}