Health Physics (Cambridge Advanced Sciences)

by Alexander Elliott (Author), Alexander Elliott (Author), Andrew McCormick (Author)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.29

  A range of textbooks and teacher support materials for AS and A level Pre 2008 specification. Health Physics is a title in the Cambridge Advanced Sciences series pre 2008. It has been developed specifically for the new specifications for Advanced Level Physics for teaching from September 2000. Health Physics has been endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR Physics specification A. It provides full coverage of the Physics option module of the same name. In combination with other books in the series it provides full coverage of the Advanced Level specifications. Learning objectives are clearly defined, so that students know exactly what they need to learn. Self-assessment questions (with answers) and exam-style end-of-chapter exercises offer excellent opportunities for independent study. Chapter introductions and summaries provide the basis for structured revision. Student-friendly design make the science accessible to all.

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $3.29

  Health Physics provides an understanding of the physics involved in certain systems in the body and in medicine. It explains the energy requirements of the body and describes the physics of sight and of hearing. The latter half of the book shows how physics is involved in creating images for diagnosis and treatment, including the uses of ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, lasers, X-rays and gamma rays. The book concludes with a chapter on radiation monitoring.