Radiation detection and measurement
by Glenn F. Knoll · first published 2010
3mentions
2recommended by
3HN commenters
2018–2024first – last mentioned
67% recommend33% neutral
"This is the resource that engineers turn to in the study of radiation detection. The fourth edition takes into account the technical developments that continue to enhance the instruments and techniques available for the detection and spectroscopy of ionizing radiation. New coverage is presented on ROC curves, micropattern gas detectors, new sensors for scintillation light, and the excess noise factor. Revised discussions are also included on TLDs and cryogenic spectrometers, radiation backgrounds, and the VME standard. Engineers will gain a strong understanding of the field with this updated
Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
For the field of nuclear engineering applied to detecting sources of radiation.. Radiation Detection and Measurement by Knoll is our bible.
on “Ask HN: What are the best textbooks in your field of expertise?” ↗Krane's Introductory Nuclear Physics is often considered a standard text, and includes a crash course in quantum that might be enough for someone comfortable with linear PDE's. You may also like Knoll's Radiation Detection and Measurement if you are interested in electronics and apparatus.
on “Physics – Probing the Limits of Nuclear Existence” ↗…all requests are equal. Next up, we measure how many resources are consumed in serving each request. I expect my next system dashboard to have a metric for RES (Röntgen Equivalent Server). [1] Knoll, 'Radiation Detection and Measurement' (3rd Ed) p2.
on “SI Units for Request Rate” ↗